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- First reviewJuly 20, 2008
- Last reviewOctober 26, 2012
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A true Wes Anderson film
PostedJuly 15, 2012
redbeard
from Kent, Wa
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
Goes to the movies:weekly
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Art Direction
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Acting
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Anderson never loses his core themes - young love, the need to escape, the bind and bluster of family. His "Kingdom" may not be large, but it is perfectly appointed. A sweetly kooky ode to the intensity of young love. The movie balances broad comedy with occasionally surreal quirk, while still holding the emotional center. It's funny, it's touching, it's Anderson doing what he does better than he's ever done before. A must see if you can find it in your area.
Pros great story, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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There's something wrong with your love story, baby.
PostedJuly 8, 2012
redbeard
from Kent, Wa
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
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This is Oliver Stone at his playful best. It isn't a masterpiece, but it is a lot of fun. Stone brings his usual visual flair to the material, and he's helped along by some solid performances from a deep ensemble cast. ...a violent and tough-minded film about characters looking out for their own self-interest no matter who else it may hurt. The movie's great surprise, and delight, is Salma Hayek's Elena, a svelte monster with a Cleopatra haircut who runs the cartel. Gripping film that keeps things exciting by being bloody almost throughout. A must see.
Pros well paced, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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You found My Weakness... small Knives
PostedJuly 2, 2012
redbeard
from Kent, Wa
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
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Caught a free sneak peek showing of this and I have to say it was pretty amazing. Like most people when I first saw the trailer I had mixed feelings because I was hoping for another Spider-Man but a real fourth one not a reboot one. However, I won't say that I didn't enjoy this darker version because it was quite good and kept me entertained the whole time. If you do plan on seeing this movie its best to go into it putting the other trilogy out of your mind because this is basically a stand alone movie that's more like the beginning of a whole new Spider-Man trilogy then a reboot of the original. All in all, weather your a comic book fan or not this is defiantly one blockbuster movie to see.
Pros well paced, great story
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The feel good movie of the summer
PostedJune 29, 2012
redbeard
from Kent, Wa
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
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Acting
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A sensitive, decent, well-crafted little drama about frailty and forgiveness. It's a movie that's in a league with films from the golden age of family drama. It's weirdly refreshing that Kurtzman has used his clout to make a mid-list dramedy that feels aimed at the actual adults the cineplex rarely tries to court nowadays. People Like us is saved from melodramatic quicksand by live-wire acting from a touchingly vulnerable Chris Pine and a heartbreakingly good Elizabeth Banks. We believe we are watching people like us. It's not an entirely fresh idea but always an intriguing one and a must see.
Pros great actors
Cons slow
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Go on and show her your Chevron card.
PostedJune 29, 2012
redbeard
from Kent, Wa
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
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Visionary artist MacFarlane makes smooth transition from animated TV to the big screen with this comedy-fable, which is slender in ideas but is charming and quite funny. The natural interactions between Ted and his beloved man-child owner, John, are terrifically played as an adult by Mark Wahlberg, This is not a comedy for anyone who might be turned off by humor that plays a little loose with race, sex, and any other subjects that may be considered taboo. Honestly, if you use the word "taboo," don't see Ted. MacFarlane has definitely made the best leap from animated television to movies since 1999′s South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut. A must see.
Pros well paced, great actors
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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So, what are you doing with the rest of your life?
PostedJune 22, 2012
redbeard
from Kent, Wa
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
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Rarely has the apocalypse seemed so sweet....the film, in the end, makes a far more pronounced impact on the viewer than one might've reasonably expected. A movie that may be, in its own small, weird way, the most bizarrely bittersweet and oddly beautiful romance you've seen in quite awhile. If you give yourself over to its 'what if' premise, it turns out to be funny and moving and thought-provoking. Cynics need not apply.
Pros great story, great actors
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If you had a chance to change a fate, would you?
PostedJune 22, 2012
redbeard
from Kent, Wa
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
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Visually, Brave is as spectacular as you would expect, making it is easy to become immersed in this vibrant and rich world. "Brave" is not on a par with recent Pixar smashes like "Up" or "Toy Story 3", but it is sufficiently entertaining for kids and adults alike. Youngsters with a taste for adventure will no doubt overlook the movie's workmanlike outlines and applaud its spirited, self-reliant heroine, who proves to be as appealingly unruly as her tumble of Titian curls. After the predictably generic first 40 minutes, the movie turns into an unexpected magical journey that was moving in the way we expect Pixar movies to be.
Cons slow
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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There is darkness everywhere Mr. Lincoln
PostedJune 22, 2012
redbeard
from Kent, Wa
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
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It's sad to say, but in a summer awash with sequels and reboots, a movie that is both effective and original is a rare treat, no matter how many history teachers it pushes into early retirement. Works best when Bekmambetov is let off the leash, and goes WAY over the top. Worth seeing as long as you go in with the right frame of mind.
This has enough vamps being decapitated to keep you interested but isn't as gloriously silly as the title. If ever there was an "either you're in or out" movie in 2012, it's definitely this one and if you're in, it just might be the most satisfyingly guilty pleasure of the year.
This has enough vamps being decapitated to keep you interested but isn't as gloriously silly as the title. If ever there was an "either you're in or out" movie in 2012, it's definitely this one and if you're in, it just might be the most satisfyingly guilty pleasure of the year.
Pros well paced
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Nothing but a Good Time!
PostedJune 15, 2012
redbeard
from Kent, Wa
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
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A mindless satire, Rock of Ages won't stop the legions of fans from believin' in the power of rock n' roll. Smashing, colorful, witty adaptation of the current Broadway musical-comedy blockbuster benefits mightily from ingenious star casting, a soundtrack awash in late '80s hits, and a savvy comic send-up of the period's L.A. music scene. There's no denying the party-time pow of Rock of Ages, or of Tom Cruise's performance. A must see for a good time.
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Your a terrible father. Every day you fed me candy and cake for breakfast.
PostedJune 15, 2012
redbeard
from Kent, Wa
Age:18 to 24
Gender:Male
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That's My Boy turns out not only to be the title of the movie, but something Sandler's poor, suffering fans can say to each other as they acknowledge that their hero is back. I wouldn't dare recommend That's My Boy to the average filmgoer. It's reserved for Sandler fans who've come to expect a certain velocity of stupidity from their doofus king. Its no Happy Gilmore but worth checking out if your a Sandler fan.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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