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- Review count6
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- First reviewJanuary 13, 2008
- Last reviewJanuary 16, 2008
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Yank at the emotion strings
PostedJanuary 16, 2008
BrassTacks
from California
I have must admit starting out here that I really seem to have a soft spot for the movies that portray the best in what people can be. And this one was no exception for me. From the beginning to the end I was Identifying with August. His simplistic view was both innocent and refreshing as there were only two things in his life that drove him, his life's blood if you will. Music and his parents and both were an unwavering belief of his. From the time he went to New York, meeting Robbin Williams, going to Juliard, to finding his parents (sorry if any of this one is spoiling for you) I really was feeling the passion that August (Freddie Highmore) had towards his music and finding his parents. I think that Robbin Williams plays quite the "Fagin" from Oliver twist at times, which you felt a little like it was taking on that theme for a little while. Though the movie did not entirely use the twist novel to lean on. Or maybe it did if you use Robbin Williams as "Fagin" Juliard as the rich man that took Oliver in, the little musicians that work for Robbin, But I will let you decide. The overall acting was very well done by all concerned. Casting I found no major faults that made you feel as if any of the characters would be better played by anyone else. I would recommend this to you and yours as feel good inside kind of movie.
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Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4
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5
Alvin !!!
PostedJanuary 16, 2008
BrassTacks
from California
Wasn't sure how this was going to be at first, as it took a little time to get used to Jason Lee being Dave and his off sense of being. But after he established the relationship with the chipmunks he began to grow on me. If feel that the CGI was as good or better than any other computer graphics out there. They did a really good job at giving each one of the chipmunks unique personalities which accent each other well and gave you the sense that they were like any other lovable kids. They did an excellent job in sending a message/moral of the story here as well. Good for any child to watch. There were laughs a minute, and even times that you felt for the little guys yourself. And Dave came around in the end to be what any good dad would be. So if you're looking for a flick to takes the kids you may find that you'll enjoy it just as much as they do.
Have fun and enjoy...
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Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3
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5
In the Spirit of things
PostedJanuary 14, 2008
BrassTacks
from California
I feel that they should have let a good thing stay a good thing with the first one. However this movie has done a lot to reclaim its former glory of "Predator" we'll just forget the other ones. The story was fairly plausible as far as this series goes, and action along with the special effects were well done.
The acting had no real pull me downs and no real surprises either.
The acting had no real pull me downs and no real surprises either.
If you're a fan of the series then this will disappoint. If you're looking for some riveting sci-fi stay home...
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Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Hard to top the last one...
PostedJanuary 14, 2008
BrassTacks
from California
Well if you liked the first one I think you will enjoy this one as well. I don't feel that it had quite the punch as the first one, I won't give any spoilers here but the final treasure I feel was a little stretch. Some of the witty humor between Nicolas Cage and Diane Kruger was diminshed from the first one. The effects were on par and the locations weren't quite the adventure of the first one. But sometimes I think people just try too hard when it comes to the sequels.
So I will give this one 3.5 if I could...
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So I will give this one 3.5 if I could...
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Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5
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5
Things that make you hmmmm...
PostedJanuary 14, 2008
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from California
I felt that this was a movie for all ages. It is a movie that had it all good acting, great story/message for the audience, as well as enough comedy, romance, action and drama to give everyone a little something.
And the message was one that all walks of life could get. It said that its never too late for the folks in their twilight years. It said you shouldn't wait before its too late for the younger crowd. And it told you to really review what's important to you and not to leave things undone.
And the message was one that all walks of life could get. It said that its never too late for the folks in their twilight years. It said you shouldn't wait before its too late for the younger crowd. And it told you to really review what's important to you and not to leave things undone.
The characters had depth and they accented each other in their roles famously. Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholas went through disliking to being neutral to the best of friends.
So take the family you won't regret it.
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Yes, I recommend this movie.
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In a nutshell (The Good, Bad, And the Ugly)
PostedJanuary 13, 2008
BrassTacks
from California
Well I must admit once seeing the movie I was really surprised to see that it was released to the "Box Office" and not straight to DVD.
(The Bad)
The story left me confused as to where the villain came from, why there was tension and totally missed how the nephew and main villain met to conspire against the King. And how did the main villain get to the point that he had amassed such an army that all of the sudden he went from taking down a small farming community (that he just barely did) to having an army 3 times the size of the Good guys. A little more emotion from a father having suffered one of the greatest tragedies that one could would have been nice from "Jason Statham" But maybe tough guys don't cry...
There really was no real story to follow sadly, they did their best I feel but came up very short. I could say the story was bad, however that would require that they had one.
The casting was mediocre at best. Burt Reynolds as a King(maybe in one of Mel Brooks flicks) Ray Liotta as the Evil mage (wasn't carried well at all) as for the others they did ok. No glaring OUTSTANDING roles here. So don't expect to be than more than just "awake" during the movie.
(The Ugly)
In the department of the wardrobe half of it seemed to come out of a "Xena Warrior Princess) set and the rest from "Teenage Mutant Nija Turtles" Not the stuff you would expect in todays "Box Office Cinema"
(The Good)
Alas the best thing that I can say about the movie was that some of special effects were quite good. Mind you I said some of them. At other times I was left wondering if they had Dr. Heckle and Mr. Hyde doing them because right after you had seen something very inspiring it was followed up with something very shall we say "CHEESY"
Well thats my review I like to tell it how I see it.
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(The Bad)
The story left me confused as to where the villain came from, why there was tension and totally missed how the nephew and main villain met to conspire against the King. And how did the main villain get to the point that he had amassed such an army that all of the sudden he went from taking down a small farming community (that he just barely did) to having an army 3 times the size of the Good guys. A little more emotion from a father having suffered one of the greatest tragedies that one could would have been nice from "Jason Statham" But maybe tough guys don't cry...
There really was no real story to follow sadly, they did their best I feel but came up very short. I could say the story was bad, however that would require that they had one.
The casting was mediocre at best. Burt Reynolds as a King(maybe in one of Mel Brooks flicks) Ray Liotta as the Evil mage (wasn't carried well at all) as for the others they did ok. No glaring OUTSTANDING roles here. So don't expect to be than more than just "awake" during the movie.
(The Ugly)
In the department of the wardrobe half of it seemed to come out of a "Xena Warrior Princess) set and the rest from "Teenage Mutant Nija Turtles" Not the stuff you would expect in todays "Box Office Cinema"
(The Good)
Alas the best thing that I can say about the movie was that some of special effects were quite good. Mind you I said some of them. At other times I was left wondering if they had Dr. Heckle and Mr. Hyde doing them because right after you had seen something very inspiring it was followed up with something very shall we say "CHEESY"
Well thats my review I like to tell it how I see it.
So until next time
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No, I do not recommend this movie.
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