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- First reviewApril 17, 2008
- Last reviewJune 18, 2013
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- Average rating4.4
Overall rating
5
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5
Best Satire of the Year!
PostedJune 6, 2010
Assisted by a great soundtrack, over-the-top lyrics,and equally matching dialogue, this spoof is a generally riot throughout.
An outlandish performance by Russell Brand as fading rock star. Aldous Snow, and an eye-popping, "caught-in-the-headlights" turn by Jonah Hill (Junior Studio Executive, Aaron Green, combine for a chemically pleasant balance which carries the film.
With some reminders of Brand's eccentricities in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", director, Judd Apatow, gives the film some real chutzpah as it goes along.
With his witty, though, foul-mouthed utterances, Sean "Puffy" Combs (Studio Boss, Sergio Roma) adds some welcome scene stealing moments.
Although raucous and raw, this one is a sure bet to please many an audience!
An outlandish performance by Russell Brand as fading rock star. Aldous Snow, and an eye-popping, "caught-in-the-headlights" turn by Jonah Hill (Junior Studio Executive, Aaron Green, combine for a chemically pleasant balance which carries the film.
With some reminders of Brand's eccentricities in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", director, Judd Apatow, gives the film some real chutzpah as it goes along.
With his witty, though, foul-mouthed utterances, Sean "Puffy" Combs (Studio Boss, Sergio Roma) adds some welcome scene stealing moments.
Although raucous and raw, this one is a sure bet to please many an audience!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
3
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5
Robin Prequel
PostedMay 30, 2010
Whether he be known as Longstride or Locksley, this "Robin"(Russell Crowe) is more of an elongated primer to the more fun versions of the popular tale.
The "Merry-men of Sherwood" scenes, with which we are more familiar, are not seen until the last reel -- almost as if it is a teaser to a possible sequel.
Crowe seems more like a straight man to the more interesting roles played by Blanchett (Marion), von Sydow (Walter Loxley), and Addy (Tuck), et al...
Too much talk and not enough action impede this version and over-extend its length to the near-tedium level.
A strong PG-13 rating for violence leaves it too severe for some.
The "Merry-men of Sherwood" scenes, with which we are more familiar, are not seen until the last reel -- almost as if it is a teaser to a possible sequel.
Crowe seems more like a straight man to the more interesting roles played by Blanchett (Marion), von Sydow (Walter Loxley), and Addy (Tuck), et al...
Too much talk and not enough action impede this version and over-extend its length to the near-tedium level.
A strong PG-13 rating for violence leaves it too severe for some.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
4
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5
More Pleasing
PostedMay 9, 2010
Morel light-hearted than Version One, Downey and company tongue-in-cheek their way through this action/comedy romp, clearly, more
fun than its predecessor!
Assisted by less frequent pyrotechnics and other such "effects" -- until the very end --
the film succeeds in truly entertaining by using just the right dialogue and acting to pull off
a more pleasing result that should please most of its fans as well as newbies to this
genre of film.
Recommended for adults, too!
fun than its predecessor!
Assisted by less frequent pyrotechnics and other such "effects" -- until the very end --
the film succeeds in truly entertaining by using just the right dialogue and acting to pull off
a more pleasing result that should please most of its fans as well as newbies to this
genre of film.
Recommended for adults, too!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
Young Sherlock and Watson
PostedDecember 27, 2009
It's hard to imagine such a younger pair of
the legendary super sleuths, but, somehow,
Downey and Law pull it off!
Their quirky, comic style makes this version
quite palpable.
Full of martial arts skills, the pair adroitly meet their foe (Mark Strong) in the role of a foil for the always nefarious "Moriarty" (barely seen) as he(they) lead them through a sometimes serious but, comical chase through London's city streets.
The occult plays a key role for both the problem and solution of the final riddle.
A fun version of the traditional, if that's your
suit!!
the legendary super sleuths, but, somehow,
Downey and Law pull it off!
Their quirky, comic style makes this version
quite palpable.
Full of martial arts skills, the pair adroitly meet their foe (Mark Strong) in the role of a foil for the always nefarious "Moriarty" (barely seen) as he(they) lead them through a sometimes serious but, comical chase through London's city streets.
The occult plays a key role for both the problem and solution of the final riddle.
A fun version of the traditional, if that's your
suit!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
Most Fun Tarantino To Date!
PostedSeptember 6, 2009
Making use of as many satyric moments as
possible, Quentin Tarantino pulls few punches, lets some blood flow, and fills the screen with fast-paced gory, yet funny, with
2 1/2 hours of non-stop drama, action and,
satire!
Brad Pitt leads a revengeful pack of German-haters, who literally "take no prisoners"!
Great casting, acting, direction(Tarentino)
and film editing create one of Quentin's most memorable opi!
possible, Quentin Tarantino pulls few punches, lets some blood flow, and fills the screen with fast-paced gory, yet funny, with
2 1/2 hours of non-stop drama, action and,
satire!
Brad Pitt leads a revengeful pack of German-haters, who literally "take no prisoners"!
Great casting, acting, direction(Tarentino)
and film editing create one of Quentin's most memorable opi!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
1
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5
Too Little, Too Long!
PostedAugust 21, 2009
This sequel, while revealing some essential
pieces of the puzzle, takes a boring forever
doing it!
"Magical Moments of Wizardry" have become
few and far between the extremely laborious,
slow developing plot.
I realize that the book ads even more detail, but somewhere, there must be a way to shorten the length of this lumbering 2 and a half "E-pic"!!
Surely, there must be a way to edit this modern classic into a more enjoyable opus!!
pieces of the puzzle, takes a boring forever
doing it!
"Magical Moments of Wizardry" have become
few and far between the extremely laborious,
slow developing plot.
I realize that the book ads even more detail, but somewhere, there must be a way to shorten the length of this lumbering 2 and a half "E-pic"!!
Surely, there must be a way to edit this modern classic into a more enjoyable opus!!
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
Spellbinding Adventure!
PostedJanuary 26, 2009
A well-crafted movie based on the popular
book of the same name.
Lots of action and clever plot turns, as this
fun flick takes you to several colorful locales and times to create a very entertaining adventure film -- suitable for all ages.
Sort feels like Harry Potter meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Should keep audiences on the edge of their seats often!
Principal cast does well, particularly, Helen Mirren as a colorful great aunt.
Brendan Fraser is appealing as the yarn
unraveller who keeps all together to
bring the tale to a grand conclusion.
book of the same name.
Lots of action and clever plot turns, as this
fun flick takes you to several colorful locales and times to create a very entertaining adventure film -- suitable for all ages.
Sort feels like Harry Potter meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Should keep audiences on the edge of their seats often!
Principal cast does well, particularly, Helen Mirren as a colorful great aunt.
Brendan Fraser is appealing as the yarn
unraveller who keeps all together to
bring the tale to a grand conclusion.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
4
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5
Genghis Family Khan
PostedAugust 3, 2008
Showing the softer side of Genghis Khan
is no mean accomplishment!
"Mongol" does it best to do so by introducing
an affable young wife, who actually chooses
him.
Despite his revengeful tactics (no doubt,
a product of Mongol tradition), Khan
manages a tendency to protect families
by not exposing them to the brutalities of
war.
Good, colorful portraits of gory battle scenes
show the clever tactics which brought
Genghis to fame and, eventually,
Commander-in-Chief of all Mongol Clans.
Although sub-titles distract somewhat from
the enjoyment of the film, this is a picture
worth seeing for history buffs and people
who enjoyed "Brave Heart".
is no mean accomplishment!
"Mongol" does it best to do so by introducing
an affable young wife, who actually chooses
him.
Despite his revengeful tactics (no doubt,
a product of Mongol tradition), Khan
manages a tendency to protect families
by not exposing them to the brutalities of
war.
Good, colorful portraits of gory battle scenes
show the clever tactics which brought
Genghis to fame and, eventually,
Commander-in-Chief of all Mongol Clans.
Although sub-titles distract somewhat from
the enjoyment of the film, this is a picture
worth seeing for history buffs and people
who enjoyed "Brave Heart".
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
Wall-E-xcellent
PostedJuly 20, 2008
What a delightful change-of-pace picture
to contrast with the frenetic "Mamma
Mia" and "Dark Knight" blockbusters opening in mid-July.
Warm, fast-paced, funny, touching -- purely a good time for all generations!!
Imagine producing a Love Story between 2 robots a making it believable!!
I hope all who haven't seen this one will
make tracks to their closest theater to do so.
You won't be disappointed.
to contrast with the frenetic "Mamma
Mia" and "Dark Knight" blockbusters opening in mid-July.
Warm, fast-paced, funny, touching -- purely a good time for all generations!!
Imagine producing a Love Story between 2 robots a making it believable!!
I hope all who haven't seen this one will
make tracks to their closest theater to do so.
You won't be disappointed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
4
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5
Funny, One of Adam's Best!!!
PostedJune 8, 2008
Using an effective Israeli accent, Sandler
creates an amusing, if not, at times, raucus
character while transitioning from an Israeli
" super-terrorist" to his dream of an American hairstylist. With the help of a great cast, including Rob Schneider as a former
rival Arab adversary, an American-adopted "mom ", Lainie Kazan, and and an all-too-brief cameo by Dad (Shelly Berman), this clear spoof of Israeli-Arab relations becomes quite funny and, at times, touching. While sometimes slap-schtick and crude , but it more than makes up for it with it's wit and otherwise good humor!!
creates an amusing, if not, at times, raucus
character while transitioning from an Israeli
" super-terrorist" to his dream of an American hairstylist. With the help of a great cast, including Rob Schneider as a former
rival Arab adversary, an American-adopted "mom ", Lainie Kazan, and and an all-too-brief cameo by Dad (Shelly Berman), this clear spoof of Israeli-Arab relations becomes quite funny and, at times, touching. While sometimes slap-schtick and crude , but it more than makes up for it with it's wit and otherwise good humor!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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