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- Review count224
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- First reviewApril 7, 2008
- Last reviewJanuary 27, 2013
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- Average rating3.7
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Loosen up and laugh
PostedJuly 4, 2009
‘Year One’ was better than expected after reading other reviews. I found a lot of laughs in the biblical and historical referenced situations. They did try to keep milking some of them for laughs after the cow was dry, but the movie was mostly funny, and sometimes very funny. It won’t win any Academy Awards, but I don’t think they were trying to.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Moderately Recommend
PostedJune 29, 2009
‘The Proposal’ is nothing to write home about, but it’s okay. There is nothing new or special. The story of two people who can’t stand each other that end up falling in love has been done many times before – and done better. Some of the awkward situation that came about that were supposed to be funny were just awkward, and others (such as the INS agent) were too over-the-top to be believable. The bright spot for me was Betty White’s portrayal of the grandmother anyone would love. There is enough redeeming value to make it worth seeing, just don’t go in with expectations too high.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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I imagine not
PostedJune 24, 2009
First of all, don’t hate me for my opinion of ‘Imagine That’. I’m just being honest. Anyone can love the movie if they wish, and I won’t complain, but for me it was nothing but a big cheesy cornball. Eddie Murphy had two modes - either boring and flat, or a bit crazy and ridiculous. Nothing like he was in ‘Meet Dave’, which had a similar theme, but I thought was much better. I agree with the imaginary princesses in this movie that left near the end because according to them ‘he (Murphy’s character) was boring.’ I think it might play better to kids, but I’m not sure. I think it would have worked better if it had been on television with a laugh track added.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Awesome ride!
PostedJune 21, 2009
‘The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3’ takes you on an exiting, action packed, tension and suspense-filled ride from beginning to end. While Denzel Washington has been better, he most likely played his part the way the writers and director intended. Travolta, however, was awesome. One of the things I liked was the honesty and the truisms about government, religion, and morality that transpired in the give-and-take between the lawbreakers in the movie. Very well done. Sort of the ‘honor among thieves’ theme. I won’t say who all the thieves are, because that is one of the surprises in the plot. The dialog and the action were both excellent. If you like this type of movie, this is one you should definitely see.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Guilty pleasure
PostedJune 17, 2009
If the language, violence, perversity, and male nudity in ‘The Hangover’ doesn’t trouble you, there’s probably something wrong with you, but it’s still a very funny movie. It was a bit gloomier than expected at times, and the choice of music was surprising, but being different than expected didn’t detract from the movie. The fact that it isn’t a run-of-the-mill formula comedy is probably its best attribute.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Found "Lost" fun
PostedJune 14, 2009
I'm glad I found the courage to see this movie despite all the negative user reviews. I found it very funny. While some people will probably dislike this type of movie, I think that most of the reviewers that trashed it just didn't get it. Anyone who has seen Will Farrell movies before should know what they are in for - stupid humor and parody! He pokes fun at the pomposity of other movies. I was actually pleasantly surprised that there was less crudeness and foul language than in some other movies - especially since I had a heightened awareness of it because of some of the other reviews. 'Land of the Lost' can be fun if you understand it. Parents: don't complain that it isn't for young kids - it is rated PG-13 after all!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Bloomin' funny!
PostedJune 13, 2009
'The Brothers Bloom' is so funny, but it’s the small things, things you have to be paying attention to see, things that are not necessary to the story that are so funny. If you don’t notice and remember what is happening and being said during the movie, you might not get the ending. The humor comes from a sick (metaphorically), twisted, genius brain. I loved it.
'A good con is when everyone gets what they want.'
I got what I wanted - fun entertainment.
'A good con is when everyone gets what they want.'
I got what I wanted - fun entertainment.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Lift your world
PostedJune 11, 2009
‘Up’ says a lot with few words. It makes good use of moving images and animation to tell the story and to draw you in to the nostalgia, adventure, fun, disappointment, and innocence of the characters. They did such a good job of making the ‘alpha male’ dog look realistic that it might be scary to very young children. Otherwise I would recommend it for anyone to see. I felt like I was floating long after I left the theater. 4 1/2 Stars.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Scary or Funny? You decide
PostedJune 5, 2009
I couldn’t tell if the frights in ‘Drag Me to HeII’ were tongue-in-cheek or not, but I laughed out loud several times. Maybe it was because I’d seen it all before and it seemed over the top to me, because other people in the theater were jumping and screaming at the same things that made me laugh. Either way it was better than I had expected, and it was worth seeing.
Side note: I had to use capital 'i's instead of small 'L's when I spelled 'HeII' in the review because it was flagged as 'profanity' otherwise. How funny is that!?
Side note: I had to use capital 'i's instead of small 'L's when I spelled 'HeII' in the review because it was flagged as 'profanity' otherwise. How funny is that!?
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Alive again fun
PostedJune 4, 2009
This, the second installment of Night at the Museum (Battle of the Smithsonian), continued the pleasant flavor of the first. The familiarity of the original characters, along with a few new ones, added to the enjoyment. I found myself gently amused from beginning to end. It’s the kind of movie that can be enjoyed by young and ‘experienced’ alike.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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