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- Review count6
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- First reviewJune 17, 2008
- Last reviewDecember 22, 2010
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AMAZINGLY GOOD!!!
PostedDecember 22, 2010
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from San Francisco
Let's face it, as handsome and likable as Wahlberg is, he is not a great actor - or maybe he just hasn't had the right role - until now. His truthful, understated handling of his role was so wonderful to see. I am very proud of him. He has finally shown that he can take hold of a part and put himself into it. Bravo Mark! As for the rest of the cast - there is not a weak one in the bunch! Even the obvious non-actors in the movie are wonderful in their truthfulness. I think this is due in part to excellent direction. Cristian Bale tears your heart out! This is a wonderful film filled with characters you truly care about (to me, the most important thing in a good film). Possible Oscar material???
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Booooooooooooooooooring!!!!
PostedDecember 22, 2010
Cinemahound
from San Francisco
OK, I really can't believe all the hype about this movie. I am very forgiving about bad movies and can usually find something interesting in them. This film was simply boring. The "story" (if you could call it that - there really is NO story) was flimsy and filled with unanswered questions, which does not make it a good mystery, but simply frustrating and tiresome. And the main character is totally unsympathetic. I felt absolutely no sympathy for her. I didn't really care what happened to her. She was mopey and depressing and you never really found out why. Yes, some of the dance scenes were pretty and Portman did a good job of imitating a ballerina (for the most part), but the characters - the story - bad, bad, bad.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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SICK FUN
PostedAugust 30, 2010
Cinemahound
from San Francisco
You have to realize up front, this movie is WAY over the top. It's supposed to be! Have fun. Laugh. It's a total gross out. Lot's of boobs. But, hey, once in a while - why not? I thought it was very entertaining for what it was and this is not usually my favorite movie genre. And the 3D just adds to the insanity!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Oscar Worthy Performance
PostedJanuary 2, 2009
Cinemahound
from San Francisco
It's going to be a real toss up for best actor this year I think. Sean Penn and Frank Langella have both portrayed historical figures brilliantly. What kept me riveted to FROST/NIXON was Langella's performance. Without it, this film would not have made it. Michael Sheen's performance, although excellent, does not compare to the subtlety of Langella's. I'm wondering if the subject matter is at all interesting in this day and age to anyone who did not live through Nixon's administration(?).
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A TRIUMPH FOR PENN
PostedDecember 13, 2008
Cinemahound
from San Francisco
I have never been a big fan of Sean Penn, but I have to say, having lived through this piece of San Francisco history and having seen Harvey Milk speak on several occasions, Mr. Penn certainly has given not only the best performance of HIS career, but of any actors career in recent times. I am STILL moved when I think of this movie. True, I'm sure a lot of this has to do with my personal connection to the story being gay and a native San Franciscan, but I defy anyone not being moved in some way by this film. It was particularly exciting to see it in the Castro theater where I had seen Milk speak many times.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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"The Happening" never happens.
PostedJune 17, 2008
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I see on average 2-3 films a week and I enjoy all genres - but this has to be the worst film I have seen in probably 10 years. If it had been any longer, I surely would have walked out(something I have only done maybe twice in my life). The first ten minutes was interesting and then it all went downhill from there. I felt embarrassed for poor Mark W. He's not a strong actor to begin with, but with a bad script he was excruciating. Betty Buckley's part was the only interesting character in the film. I hate loose ends. We never find out exactly what this "thing" was or why the main characters were immune to it. I kept waiting for the big climactic scene, but it never happens.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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