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- Review count27
- Helpfulness votes4
- First reviewMarch 5, 2008
- Last reviewJuly 16, 2008
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating3.3
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SuperZero Movie
PostedApril 3, 2008
After a few minutes of forced chuckles, the movie took a strange twist. Many of the puns were over the heads of kids (and don't bother binging kids to this raunchy playboy humor flick) and the style was aimed at prepubescents. I don't know how many 43 year old frat house rejects still wear batman underoos but that seems to be the intended demographic. To be fair, I can only comment on the half I was able to stay awake. Though not painfully boring (as was 'There Will Be Blood') there are stretches of overused slapstick gags that have been worn , patched, worn out again and still reused. Wait for the video, have a couple of Monster caffine drinks and then watch it with a dozen of your geekiest pals.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Be Kind...Stay Home
PostedMarch 28, 2008
How many more of these 2 day film projects are we going to be subject to before the producers stop the torture. Is this meant to be a tax write off? Jack...don't waste your rep, man. Wait for another School of Rock at the very least. Better yet...stick to voiceovers for furry creatures.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Legendary
PostedMarch 28, 2008
The plot is well developed and the acting is more than adequate. There are a few points in the movie where genuine tension and fear send some seratonine through your veins. The ending was disappointing because there were so many better alternatives that were obvious to the protagonist rather than just go out with a bang. I never ceased to be amazed however by the number of movie watchers are surprised by even the most obvious of setups. It's as if every movie were their first movie experience.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Fair 3rd Try
PostedMarch 28, 2008
Fortunately there are enough historical artifacts sitting around to make untold numbers of National Treasure movies. The links tend to stretch the realm of possibility but yu find yourself wanting to make allowances in order to keep the chain unbroken. I suppose the next one will somehow tie W.E.B. DuBois' tuxedo to Abraham Lincoln's second cousin's maid's best friend's father's pipe somehow. Watch. Pretend. Enjoy.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Over-Hyped Pacaderm
PostedMarch 28, 2008
There is a reason that previous renditions of Horton have kept the story to between 30 and 45 minutes. The graphics almost held my attention despite the looooong drawn out storyline. I suggest downing a Red Bull immediately prior to watching Horton. Only then can one fully appreciate the Doc's hyper world in slow motion. Worth a watch if you can stay awake.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Alvin's back
PostedMarch 28, 2008
Those of us who grew up with the Chipmunks appreciate the faithfulness to the characters that have taken decades to develop. To those who have never really experienced the Chipmunks yet, there is enough new school fun to make this movie enjoyable to parents and kids alike. True to the humor and styles of the founding cartoonist, this movie takes rodent humor to new heights. Just sit back and enjoy. Leave the critic hat at home and just smile a lot.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Chicken Dinner..
PostedMarch 28, 2008
Old school fun in Vegas. Well acted roles make this movie a great afternoon watch. No real surprises but you get everything the ads promise. Supporting characters were well developed as were the subplots.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR
PostedMarch 27, 2008
I have sat through the movie twice (RARE for me). I am not given to emotions but I found myself laughing outloud and crying in the theatre. I wasn't alone. Loud sobbing and bursts of laughter intermingled throughout this clever portrayal of the relationship of two dying men. How many of us updated our Bucket List within hours of returning home. Jack and Morgan were perfect for the roles. Cudos to the casting director for every role filled. At 1 hour and 37 minutes, I was wishing the movie would last another hour...the sign of a great piece of art. To Rob Reiner...your best yet. You will be remembered for this one buddy.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Walt Dizzy's newest...
PostedMarch 27, 2008
Even though I enjoyed the mixture of reality and animation, the charater development of the rodent, and the miscellaneous references to other Disney films, the movie never really got off of the first floor for me. I expected so much more by means of that 'Disney Magic'. It felt like the animation was done over years and the live acting was all shot in a day. Rather than come across as a Disney Princess who were all heroines in their own right, Amy Adams portrays a Dizzy castle-dwelling nincompoop who has never been outside of her room. Note to Kevin LIma...more research up front could have made millions more at the box office. Great for kids up through 7 as long as the dragon doesn't give them nightmares.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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OREOs and Milk
PostedMarch 27, 2008
Just like an OREO cookie, this movie had substance at both sides... at the beginning and at the end. Great set up and ironic ending. Just like an OREO though, the entire middle was oversweetened gunk that was hard to swallow by anyone expecting good taste. Then comes the milk. This 30 minute story was milked into a 2 hour movie. This movie is best watched on a sofa with a good cup of coffee.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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