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- Review count224
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- First reviewApril 7, 2008
- Last reviewJanuary 27, 2013
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No New Tricks
PostedDecember 8, 2009
'Old dogs' has a few laughs and some touching moments, but Travolta and Williams’ massive talents were terribly under utilized in this movie. Nice to see, but don't expect much. As usual, the funniest scenes are shown in the trailer.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Nearly Great
PostedDecember 7, 2009
Only one thing kept 'Ninja Assassin' from being an exceptional movie. Everything else was awesome - story, acting, filming, settings, special effects, fight choreography - you name it, it was great. Unfortunately it was turned from what could have been a classy martial arts film into a cheap slasher film. Cutting bodies in half with one swipe of a knife or sword, and gallons of blood spurting from every cut took away from the great example of courage and endurance this film presented. Even so, it's a memorable film, well worth seeing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The Benevolence Effect
PostedDecember 3, 2009
'The Blind Side' is another feel good, loser finally gets a break and does well movie. It is heart warming, as this type of movie typically is. The best thing about this one is that Sandra Bullock is finally back in a movie that fits her well. She was totally believable as the southern mother of a family that took an underprivileged boy under their wing, as were the rest of the cast. Nothing really new or special here, but it's a good movie to see if you are looking for a feel good story.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Thank Heaven for Little Girls?
PostedDecember 1, 2009
'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' is 95% adolescent girl/ cougar chick flick. It's long on puppy love dialog and short on action, which made it seem way too long. If you saw the trailer, you saw most of the action. The special effects are better than the previous installment, but still have a long way to go before they're acceptable. Overall, it wasn't too bad, but one part that really creeped me out was that a 109 year old man (forget for a minute how old he looks) would date a high school girl. That's repulsive to me. What was the writer thinking?
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Rock & Roll Crusin' on the Sea
PostedNovember 27, 2009
'Pirate Radio' is the 'American Graffiti' of British off shore radio. It didn't seem like it was going to be very good at first, but it got better and better as characters' personalities became known. At the end it felt like I was part of the 'family'. The way the music sounded took me back to the first time I heard it. Much better than hearing it on today's FM radio. A great rock & roll nostalgia trip.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great Classic SciFi
PostedNovember 23, 2009
The only thing I don't understand about 'The Box' is why so many people didn't like it. If you pay attention and can put two and two together, it's not hard to figure out. While it does answer most of the questions it raises, some are left to your interpretation, such as whether the box was controlled by humans, aliens, or some deity. This movie has period accuracy, suspense, intrigue, special effects, eeriness, action, drama, and moral and biblical implications. It held my interest throughout, as I tried to figure out what would happen next. Perhaps the people that didn't like it were looking for a standard horror film. It's not that, but I enjoyed it immensely!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Too Different
PostedNovember 21, 2009
The artwork, animation, and 3D in 'Disney's A Christmas Carol in Digital 3D' were amazing. Unfortunately, they overpowered this classic tale of redemption. This interpretation was too physically outlandish for my taste, and too dark and dreadful for young kids. Jim Carrey did a great job of masking his voice for the various parts he played, but his personality still overpowered the characters. If I wanted someone to understand the story, I would have them see one of the original screen adaptations of 'A Christmas Carol', or read the book. If you just want a 3D visual feast, it is that.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Got My Goat
PostedNovember 21, 2009
'Men Who Stare at Goats' is very funny if you have a 'big tent' sense of humor. In other words, you have to be able to laugh at the absurd, the farcical, the ludicrous, the political correctness and incorrectness, and yourself. The acting was the kind that makes you wonder if it was trying to be funny or tragic. I think it helps to understand this movie if you have lived through the earlier times that formed these characters, but I think you should worry about yourself if you understand it too well! I would give it 3 1/2 stars if I could, but give it 4 because I think too many people gave it a low rating because they were expecting something different.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Nearly Great
PostedNovember 21, 2009
'2012' is like all previous disaster and apocalyptic movies rolled into one, with Biblical proportions and similarities, and filmed with today's best computer generated images. I would have given it five stars, but some of the narrow escapes were unrealistic, especially in the case of scenes involving the various vehicles used. The pace was disappointing at first because it started out slow, but once it got rolling, it was excellent. There were some very touching moments also, as people lost or found loved ones, and when some sacrificed themselves for the sake of others. I high recommend seeing this one in a theater to get the full effect.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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The Fraud Kind
PostedNovember 9, 2009
'The Fourth Kind' tells a good story in a visually interesting location, but it loses points for claiming to be a true story. It's not nice to lie to your audience! The split screen with the supposed 'actual footage' was distracting, and made it look like the movie was trying too hard to make us believe it was real. If it would have used one side or the other, it would have been better. Also, why were these people so terrified by the alleged abductions that they committed suicide? It's never explained, and difficult to buy into.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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