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- Review count6
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- First reviewMay 12, 2008
- Last reviewMarch 18, 2012
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Best Movie You're Not Watching
PostedMarch 18, 2012
ANei
from Texas
Let John Carter stand sadly as proof that the movie site talking heads had it right: Bad marketing can kill a good movie. Based on a Edgar Rice Burrough's story (poor Edgar doesn't have Jane Austen's post-mortem literary agent), it's classic science fiction before it was overbloated into sci fi. Good cast led by Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights), well-done script and alien races that actually manage to wipe the Jar Jar aftertaste from your mouth. This story isn't about explosions, but a man's self-redemption. If you liked Star Wars (the original three), LOTR or even Thor, you should see this.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great acting, no thriller
PostedJanuary 8, 2012
ANei
from Texas
This a thinking person's story. Nothing blows up. Nothing. The most high tech gadget, even for the 1970's setting, is the auto-typing telegraph machine. It even dips its toe into art house waters with some visual metaphors and jump cuts. As a spy genre fan, though, I still expect the "thriller" part to come into play. The problem is this never happens. You spend two hours watching an amazing cast work interesting interpersonal play without once sitting on the edge of your seat. The most gasp-worth moment has nothing to do with espionage but simply a shocking act of violence. If you love watching Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumberbatch work their craft, then go. Just those three, 'cause the others, great as they are, are mere support players. Otherwise wait for Netflix.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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MIssion Accomplished
PostedDecember 31, 2011
ANei
from Texas
This is how to relaunch a franchise. Nail-biting action, great cast. Even poked fun at what caused some of the criticism of the first film. I didn't want to like it as much as I did, but they pulled me back in.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Don't Call It The Anime
PostedApril 12, 2009
ANei
from Ohio
Don't compare it to the manga either. As Toriyama says himself, think of it as an alternate universe and judge it for what it is and not what it isn't. It's an older kids (and up) flick along the lines of The Forbidden Kingdom. A hero's journey tale with a bad guy to beat and fighting moves to learn along the way. The most important question for any adaptation is does the movie keep the characters and spirit of the original intact. With Dragonball Evolution the answer is a resounding yes.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Better than the usual anime feature
PostedJune 13, 2008
ANei
from Ohio
With minor exceptions Memories of Nobody worked really hard to maintain a sense of continuity with the series while still enjoying the freedom of being a stand-alone feature. It would've been nice to have a bit more interaction/battle between Ichigo and Ganryu, but it's the price you pay with such a large cast of beloved characters.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Sweet matinee flick
PostedMay 12, 2008
ANei
from Ohio
If you're looking for hardcore, testosterone-driven or ground-breaking martial arts, you may be disappointed. This is more Karate Kid speed with a little Neverending Story thrown in. A nicely down fairy tale with enough martial arts in it to amuse you while muching on your popcorn. If you love any incarnation of the Monkey King fable (Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z, Saiyuki, etc.), however, then it's must see for that alone.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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