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- Review count49
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- First reviewApril 7, 2008
- Last reviewDecember 9, 2012
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- Average rating3.6
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There really ARE crooks in Washington!
PostedJanuary 29, 2011
Fascinating. Even allowing for the fact that this movie is an embellished and "nurtured" version of the true facts (always has to be done to make it more interesting!), I'm afraid after seeing this movie I'm never going to believe ONE single word that ever comes out of Washington again. Be it Republican or Democrat....it looks as though our lawmakers are bought on a regular basis.
Acting in this movie was spot-on. Kevin Spacey is very particular about the roles he plays, and he plays this role with relish and humor. He's a family man, religious, hypocritical, egotistical, and neurotic.
If you go see this movie, be prepared to be entertained - oh, and outraged.
Acting in this movie was spot-on. Kevin Spacey is very particular about the roles he plays, and he plays this role with relish and humor. He's a family man, religious, hypocritical, egotistical, and neurotic.
If you go see this movie, be prepared to be entertained - oh, and outraged.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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What a waste!
PostedJanuary 5, 2011
Seriously? All this over a bunch of coffee beans? One of the worst movies I've seen in a long, long time. Traveled to Africa twice, and NEVER to the americanized version; safaris and tents with american food...no, the 3rd world variety and let me tell you....it is a continent that gets into your blood. This movie does this continent a serious disservice.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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What just happened?!
PostedJanuary 1, 2011
How in the world did 4 stellar performers fall for this movie? Or was there some sort of contractural commitment? I went in with all sorts of high anticipation. Reese! Owen! Jack! Lesser known but certainly easy on the eyes, Paul! Well, this movie was a mess. Confusing. I was completely unable to care about the outcome for any of these people. Their attempts at conversations are nothing like ordinary people have. What a shame and a disappointment. Better luck next time, guys. And when I think of all the good movies out there I could have seen...between matinee prices and snacks this disaster cost me $20. The only thing I'm sure of is - this will happen again!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Confectioner's Sugar
PostedDecember 12, 2010
I only glanced at one review before deciding to write this. It said it was "too slow, expected more action." Well, I sort of expected more action, but unlike the author of the aforementioned review, I really enjoyed the understated and comedic elements of this movie. While I definitely think that Angelina Jolie doesn't have to wear the REDDEST-ever lipstick to make us notice her lips, that is a small complaint indeed. I LOVED how she was dressed in white and everyone else in dark colors; or Johnny Depp (giving one of the most understated performances of his career but showing a real sense of timing as a comedian) wearing a white tuxedo to the ball while she (Jolie) and everyone else danced in black. The story was confectionary-light; there was no sex, little violence that actually resulted in death, and altogether a feast for the eyes. Venice is on my wish list now; the movie is definitely an advertisement for that city! Bravo to Jolie and Depp for giving us a lighthearted tale at this time of the year!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Hmmmmmm......
PostedDecember 5, 2010
"I'll go see this movie with you! It's about a Viagra salesman!" So said my husband, referring to this movie. Off we went. After seeing it, I read many of the reviews on this site. My feelings are that reviews are probably split on a generational line. To me, the amount of sex, the a gratuitous amount of nudity, was unnecessary to the telling of the story. This movie was more about the act of falling in love and overcoming odds, but most of the time we were treated to an overdose of eye candy (nude bodies, sex scenes). It's sort of amazing it did not receive an NC-17 rating. I think this movie would have been better if the theme of the movie (love and disease) had been more thoroughly delved into. Again, this is probably due to my advanced age. Younger people are much more casual about sex.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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PostedNovember 27, 2010
Black Friday. Crowds, craziness. After starting work at 5:30 AM, working 8 hours and then a good nap, I was READY for some excitement. Another trip to the mall? Oh, NO! But off we went, on a date with Russell Crowe. And what a good time we had. The movie starts out slow and builds to a crescendo. You have a great opportunity to get to know the characters. Some parts are unbelievable, and just like "Unstoppable", neither movie is a poster-board for Pennsylvania! The last hour of the movie is gripping. The unlikelieness of it all melds into just a feeling of contentment as the whole story melds, and as the screen fades, we know that as successful as he feels at that moment, Liam Neeson's haunting sentence, "You're always waiting for them to come" are reeling through his thoughts. Look at his eyes...
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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So much for our future
PostedOctober 17, 2010
Well, I definitely could relate to the "old" scenes from the 50's, since I'm 60 years old! I was pretty appalled to see what happens in "school" today. I see the result of poor education daily in the workplace. Poor spelling, poor grammar, total inability to even address an envelope properly. This is more than just a grammar issue, however. If we can't educate our future generation, we won't function globally. I have disliked the concept of the teacher's union since hearing some stories of teachers kept on because of tenure who have horror stories attached to their names of behavior towards students, etc. It's too bad the Washington School District fired Ms. Rhee, just this past week. It seemed she was trying very hard to attack some of the real problems. Good luck, America, if we can't somehow break the back of this union and take schools back to where they belong - a place of learning for our future leaders.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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GO SEE IT!!!
PostedOctober 10, 2010
I am SO glad we did not pay attention to critical reviews of this movie! It just goes to show you; judge for yourself not on the words of others. My husband and I saw this by "default", it was the only movie we could fit in Saturday night after my work schedule. I anticipated a nice quiet nap, having read some pretty mediocre reviews. This was SUCH a great movie! The style of the movie was spot-on for the early 70's, the movie always moved at a brisk enough pace to keep me entertained and awake, and the race scenes had me sitting up and straining towards the screen, as though I could touch the horse. Even though we all know the results of the Triple Crown, the actors were so good in the scenes that you could feel their anticipation and stress. GO SEE IT!!!!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Geek Alert! This one's for YOU!
PostedOctober 3, 2010
A geek, I'm not. I found the technical "talk" in the movie, which was undoubtedly very crucial, a bit hard to take. I admit that. The first scene of the movie scared me, thinking "Oh No! What did I get into?" From that point on, though, I didn't think. Just enjoyed. This is a movie about a complete social nerd who created the most social "scene" on earth, used in practically every country on every continent. All the characters involved were fascinating. I felt total contempt for the Winklevoss twins. Sorry for Eduardo, who just made the simple mistake many of us make, not reading a document before signing it. And finally, Zuckerberg, who is just as much a puzzle at the end as he was at the beginning. A social misfit who doesn't usually even know how to talk at a party. The ending tied beautifully into the scene at the beginning. Ironic, wasn't it??
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Ever watch paint dry?
PostedSeptember 5, 2010
This was an excruciatingly slow movie. Not even George Clooney can save this one. I mean, when they spend at least 20 minutes showing (painstakingly) the crafting of a gun, you KNOW the plot is thin. The scenery in Italy is beautiful; there is a story there, but it just takes too long with too little dialogue...one little chase scene and then a less-than-satisfying ending...but hey, by then I just wanted it to END. It's too bad. I saw people walk out of the theater; not a good sign the opening weekend.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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