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Resident Evil (2002)
On the edge excitement
This is the first really scarry movie in a long time. It's real on the edge of your seat excitement. Acting is great and the directing is very fast paced yet it's easy to keep up with the story. Gore and blood are not too graphic and are often implied rather than actually seen. This is a fun, scarry and well made movie.
The Time Machine (2002)
If I Had A Time Machine
If I Had A Time Machine, I would go back 3 hours and stop myself from wasting my time and money on this very lame remake. This film has no heart or soul like the earlier version with Rod Taylor. It just limps along hoping to dazzel us with special effects. The so called directors of this film seem to be interested in effects rather than story telling. The male lead who was quite good in the Count of Monte Cristo as the villian, has absolutely no screen charm or charisma. A fact that I would attribute to poor directing. The earlier film version gave us something to think about, just as the book did. I also want to express my annoyance with how American movie studios feel the need to always make the storys' take place in the USA. In this version the setting is late nineteenth century New York City, as opposed to late nineteenth century London as in the book and earlier film. There is a lot of world out there beyond the U.S. borders it's time the Hollywood crowd woke up to that fact.
Gosford Park (2001)
Altman Proves that an American
Robert Altman proves that an American CAN make a boring English film.Altman has made some good films some great films and some really
Mediocre films and Gosford Park is one of the latter. It is beautifully photographed and he has a great cast but the story is long, tedious and the whole thing is ungodly pretentious. I couldn't wait to leave the theatre.
Evolution (2001)
Where in the world was Ivan Reitman???
This film is really BAD!!! I consider Ivan Reitman to be a fine director of comedy, however this film is probably his worst film since film school.Was he ever on the set or did he phone it in?? It's a great story idea for drama or comedy but this movie is neither. Lame performances by the actors, boring photography by the usually excellent michael chapman, formula editing. It was a total waste of time and money.
Hannibal (2001)
The only reason I didn't fall asleep during this movie...
The only reason I didn't fall asleep during this movie is because the seats were not that comfortable. Hannibal is BORING>BORING> BORING and BORING!!! This film is just dreadful, not because of any violence or graphic mutilations. It's actually quite tame in that regard. The story moves at the speed of a lazy snail. I have the feeling that director Ridley Scott just phoned this one in. The actors are all fine they just needed some direction. The music score is also very annoying. It's especially noticeable since so little is going on in the film. It does look good but that's not enough reason to see it. By the way did I mention that it's BORING?
Saving Silverman (2001)
Comedy isn' pretty
To paraphrase Steve Martin, comedy isn't pretty and in the case of this film comedy isn't funny. What were they thinking? There is not one likeable character in this movie except perhaps Neil Diamond in his cameo as himself. The three male characters are not very bright losers that are also incredible slobs. Isn't any one getting tired of the clichéd young male that's a total pig? The character of Darin Silverman is a total wimp, Wayne & JD are morons, the coach is a mean spirited homicidal maniac, Sandy is a bimbo and Amanda Peet from the planet of the ultra vixens plays Judith without any sense of style. This film pretends to be about friendship but it's full of rude, mean, and stupid characters. I know this movie is aimed at 14 year old boys but I think there are plenty of 14 year olds out there that will find this a waste of time and money.
State and Main (2000)
The best since
This is the best film about a film since Day for Night. Mr. Mammet does it again. Sharp witty writing performed brilliantly by the cast. Rebecca Pidgeon plays a muse to the writer in the story played by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Could this be art imitating life? She is wonderful.I laughed constantly because the humour is first rate. See this movie!!!!
Miss Congeniality (2000)
It 's Funny
This is a really funny movie. Sandra Bullock is truly excellent with physical humor, much the way Chevy Chase used to be in his early movies. Good script and excellent supporting cast.This film is something of a rarity. A comedy that is actually funny and witty.
Best in Show (2000)
funny but not mean
This is a funny well written movie that is not mean spirited. excellent performances by all the players, it's satire at it' best. technically it's obviously a low budget film. camera work is at a film student level. but it's so well written and performed that it survives. go see this film, you won't be sorry. diego77
Charlie's Angels (2000)
They did it right
Movies from TV series are usually beneath the planet of awful however this time it was done right. Sharp writing and editing. this film most assuredly does not take itself seriously. It's satire in the tradition of terry southern or buck henry(when he was good)The ladies are obviously having fun and as a result I had fun. I will see this again. Well done to all involved cheers.... diego77
Magnolia (1999)
Altman did it better
This film is self-indulgent,turgid, angry,cynical and tooooo long. The film maker squandered his time. The film starts out interesting enough with all the overlapping of peoples lives and their interaction. But then the film just gets slower and slower without any new information just rehashing everything we have seen in the first hour and a half. The director gives the impression that he was going to make a three hour movie weather or not he had three hours worth of story to tell. Robert Altman does this type of film much better
Cradle Will Rock (1999)
One Flaw
The only flaw in this film is knowing who all the players are. Otherwise it is a very compelling and fascinating film. The scene with the destruction of the Diego Rivera mural in Rockafeller center was extremely powerfull. All in all a thought provoking movie.
Dogma (1999)
If you like Kubrick
If you like the work of Stanley Kubrick you will like this film. It is social satire at it's finest.Dogma is very funny and very intelligent. It does not mock religion but does mock the ways foolish humans make a mess of religion. Kevin Smith proves to be a first class filmmaker.
Stigmata (1999)
Turgid & Boring
Turgid & Boring could get a bad name with this really poorly made film. It's a good premise for a story but the inept director goes for the now ubiquitous crutch of the talentless filmaker and that is the over use of the montage sequences'. He dosen't know how to tell a story so lets do a montage. The film has superb actors but hat is the only saving grace.
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
Rene Russo looks great
Rene Russo looks great, stunning,fabulous,to die for and my compliments to the wardrobe ,hair and makeup departments. I lust in my heart for her. Unfortunately that is all there is for this very lame movie. The numerous long montage sequences reveal that there is no real story or plot. It's boring. I saw it for free and still wanted my money back!!!!!
Dick (1999)
Great Satire
A well done political satire. The story line is so good that if you remember the Watergate era it will make you think that it could be true.Unfortunately young people won't remember or care about what went on at this time in history and older people may think that it's a kids movie. NOT. Go see this Film!!!!!!
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Good effects bad movie
Yet another example of a film that has great special effects but the Directing and Acting are so bad that I almost walked out of the theater. Samuel L Jackson is a good actor but he just took the money and ran on this movie. Saffron Burrows as the mad scientist was totally boring. The character of the cook/preacher was very cliched, a regular step n fetchit. The problem with this movie is that none of the characters are really interesting or likeable all the money went for effects and I personally am getting tired of this lazy way of making films.
An Ideal Husband (1999)
Dry English Humor
A good film with classic dry English humor. The film is quite engaging, the ladies look sensational and the plot takes some good twists and turns. Very different and better than what I expected. I give it a 9.
Wild Wild West (1999)
Like Newman & Redford
The movie is not particularly great but it's fun and entertaining. Smith & Kline work very well together like Newman & Redford in years past. They are the best thing about the film. I would like to see the two of them do more films together. I hope a sequel will be made or a series ala James Bond or Star Trek. They aren't great films but on a hot summer day they're great mind candy.
The Love Letter (1999)
Good story idea but.....
A really funny story idea with good actors but it misses somehow. The actors are older but none of them looked particularly good. They needed better make up,photography or something.It is supposed to be a love story and yet the film had more of the rough look of a street film. I liked the cast but I think the performances were rather bland. This is where the weakness of the director shows. Perhaps if Mrs. Spielberg had Mr. Spielberg directing it would have been a much better film.
The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
Matrix meets Existenz
It's The Matrix meets Existenz but done poorly. The Directing is wooden as are the performances of the actors. Over reliance on special effects at the expense good story telling is another reason this film is dull & boring. The most exciting part of the film was the theatrical preview which promised a much better film than the one delivered
Go (1999)
Cynical Ripoff
This film is a cynical ripoff of a Quentin Tarantino film. It's a bad looking film as well. I wanted my money back after seeing this turkey but the theater only gives refunds if someone leaves in the first 30 minutes. I foolishly stayed.
Entrapment (1999)
Very entertaining
This is a very entertaining film even though the story has more holes than Swiss Cheese. Sean Connery is as smooth as ever and Catherine Zeta-Jones is brilliant. Just enjoy it and never mind that it makes no sense what so ever.
Pushing Tin (1999)
The best part of this film was the preview
The best part of this slow,too long, non-dramatic drama or unfunny comedy, was the theater previews. This film is awful. There are lots of good actors but did this film have a director? I don't think so. It's slow, what comic bits there are, are on a par with a Bad TV Sitcom. The attempt at Drama was lame and with the exception of Cate Blanchett's character, No one is particularly likeable or unlikeable. This film gives bland a bad name.
The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)
Snails pace
If this awful film moved at a snails pace it would at least be moving.Watching grass grow would be more interesting. It was painful to sit through and I only stayed in the theatre to see how all the cruel teens would die.Where is Brian DePalma????