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Wild Wild West (1999)
It's a lot of fun! (stop bashing it!)
I thought "WWW" was a fun and breezy 2 hours worth of entertainment. I know the critics hated it and so did some audiences, but I don't see why; Will Smith is as likable as ever, the special effects are cool and imaginative, and there is plenty of fun gadgets.
Barry Sonnenfield's movies always have that neat and unique look to them, his movies are almost immediatly recongnizable. "WWW" has the same "look" as Men In Black.
Every great "bad guy" has to have a unique and original systematic way of killing off their enemies. "WWW"'s villain has one of the coolest methods I have seen in years (although it isn't that logically done. I mean,of course, the way West and Gordon can outrun a blade that is going fast enough to chop down trees or anything in it's way).
Anywhoo, "Wild Wild West" is a very good movie, Although it didn't seem to appeal to everyone. Oh yeah, that giant spider was pretty neat too (although it is COMPLETELY impractical).
Dick (1999)
Absolutely hysterical!
"Dick" was one of the funniest movies of the summer. It was so remarkably clever how it perfectly tied into Watergate. I was not born yet when Watergate actually happened, but I have seen the movie "All The Presidents Men" several times, so I understood most of the in-jokes.
The funniest thing about this movie is the actors. They all nail their characters perfectly. Dave Foley, as Bob Haldemen, is absolutely hysterical. And This movie's version of Bernstien and Woodward's relationship is priceless.
Great movie, see it!
A Simple Plan (1998)
Remarkable. One of the best and most suspenseful movies I've ever seen.
"A Simple Plan" is a movie that effected me in a way that movies rarely do. It devastated me when I first saw it, and it was all I could think about for weeks. I have never seen a movie that made me say, "Oh my Gosh" or "No! Don't" out loud, nearly as many times as this one did.
It simply is a flawless movie. The direction,acting, writing, and photography are all brilliant. Sam Raimi is definitely the next Hitchcock; I was in unbearable suspense, and on the tip of my seat threw the whole movie.
The film makers pulled no punches when it came to the character of Jacob. They made sure that we felt unbelievably sorry for him. I think he is the most heartbreaking character I have ever scene. Hank's wife is an interesting character too; At first she seems happy with her life, but when money gets involved, she gets greedy and starts counterploting immediately. Even though she has some good ideas, they all turn into disatures. Hank is played wonderfuly by Bill Paxton, this is his best performance.
It is too bad that this movie didn't do too well at the box office. I guess that's what you get if you make a movie that isn't cliched and slapped with a happy crappy ending. I am suprised that this movie wasn't as recognized as much as it should have, even though it did recieve a couple of academy award nominations( it deserved MUCH more), and it did very well with the critics.
Anyway, "A Simple Plan" is an unsettling masterpiece. It is the most disturbing and stressful movie I have ever seen and A scary look at what greed can make people do.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
One of the best movies ever!
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is such a fun movie that It could be viewed several times and never get boring. The story is GREAT and obviously, so are the special effects. One of the great joys in this movie is seeing a lot of our favorite cartoon characters together for the first time. Like when Daffy Duck and Donald Duck have a warm up act together on stage, or when Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse go skydiving together.
One of the most effective things in this movie is it's vilain. Judge Doom is one of the creepiest bad guys I've ever seen. I love it at the end when you learn what his evil plan actually is; All through the movie you think that Doom is an evil mastermind, and at the end, it turns out that his evil plan is completely idiotic. Doom is played wonderfully by Chris Lloyd, who is one of the greatest actors ever.
The plot is AWESOME. It took me years to fully understand it. It is a great mystery and the surprises never stop. The whole idea of "The Dip" is pure genius.
"Roger Rabbit" has everything, and more, that a movie needs to be great. A great plot, lovable heroes (Eddie, Roger, Bennie the Cab and Jessica), great villains (Doom and his weasels) and wonderful special effects. This movie is truly one of the best accomplishments in film.
Boy Meets World (1993)
A very fun and entertaining show.
"Boy Meets World" is a good show with some hilarious as well as touching moments. At first the show was pretty bad. It was just about a couple of kids doing things in school that they could NEVER get away with doing ( having squirt gun fights in the school cafeteria!?). But after a while the show evolved into a funny and sweet teenage sit-com. The funniest character is Eric, somehow he manages to be funny by doing nothing more than acting like an idiot. I don't like Cory too much but he has his moments. The only problem I have with the show is Cory and Topanga's relationship. The show now tells us that they have been in love ever since grade school. But if you watch the early episodes you can clearly see that the two hated each other.
I really like how the show always admits when it does something stupid. Like when Cory's former classmate, Minkis, showed up a couple months ago. They called attention to the fact that Minkis disappeared without a trace years ago.
Cory: Minkis! We haven't seen you since 6th grade.
Minkis: Oh, I've been in the other part of the school.
In the same episode they have a similar joke about the dissapearance of Mr. Turner. Well, anyway, "Boy Meets World " is quality entertainment, and I will be disappointed when it ends.
National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
Simply the greatest comedy of all-time
John Landis' "Animal House" is a comedic masterpiece. It's not just a funny movie,but it is so much more than that.It is full of manic energy, hilarious dialogue, and great jokes. It is very well directed by John Landis (possibly the greatest comic director ever). He directs this movie with such energy and comic zest that it is no wonder he went on to make other great movies like "The Blues Brothers."
"Animal House" is a better movie than people may have first realized. It has some wonderfuly written characters. The Deltas are all extremely likable , and the actors do great jobs of portraying them. The villians are great too. The Dean and the Omegas are written and acted to perfection.
The movie also has the greatest cinematic finale of all-time. Each of the scenes have countless moments of comic inspiration and suprises. Well anyway this movie is probably the most quotable and hilarious movie ever made.
Men in Black (1997)
A HUGE RIP-OFF OF DAN AYKROYD'S MOVIES!!!
"Men in Black" was a pretty good flick, but nobody seemed to notice that it shamelesly ripped-off a bunch of Dan Aykroyd movies (specificly ones that he was a screenwriter for). Let me explain, below I have included a chart that will show you Men in Black plot elements, and then show you which Aykroyd movie they ripped-off.
PLOT ELEMENTS:
1.The heroes chase after paranormal activity.( ripps-off GHOSTBUSTERS)
2.The stars dress in black suits and sunglasses.(ripps-off THE BLUES BROTHERS)
3.The stars are two crime-stoppers. One is an older,serious, and by-the-book person. The other is a young,hip,and risk taking person.(ripps-off DRAGNET)
4.The plot is about aliens that try to make a life on earth.(ripps-off CONEHEADS)
These are just a few of the simularities I noticed( I have a whole list of them). But still, "Men in Black" is a pretty good flick.
Caddyshack II (1988)
Not a worthy sequel but there's a few good laughs
I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone but die-hard Caddyshack fans. Only they would probably get some fun out of seeing The Bushwood Country club back. The movie is slow paced and not all that funny, but Chevy Chase's scenes are hilarious. Ty Webb is one of Chase's best characters. The laid-back absent minded golf expert who dosen't even keep score when he plays golf, definitely makes this movie worth watching.
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
The greatest sequel of all-time!!!
I love this movie. It is, like the original,a wonderful blend of music, comedy, car chases, and criminal escapades. Before I saw this it I was a little worried that director John Landis and his co-writer Dan Aykroyd were going to make an abominable disgrace, but I was worrying for nothing because they ended up making one heck of good sequel.
It is about Elwood Blues trying to put his life back together after he finaly gets out of prison. He immediatly learns about his brother Jake's death ( Elwood's subtle reaction is touching). He also learns that Curtis, the man who was like a father to him has also died. Elwood obviously needs a reason to continue living, so he reunites his old blues band and recruits some new singers.At first the movie suggests that Elwood got the band back together just so he would have a job. But later we learn, in a priceless pep-talk he gives the band, that he has a bigger and deeper reason for getting the band back together. John Goodman. Joe Morton, and J. Evan Bonifit do a great job as the new Blues Brothers. And the movie brings back a lot of the original characters, which is great.
Aside from the spectacular soundtrack, it of course has some monster car chases and crashes.Car crashes have always been John Landis' specialty. He tops himself in this movie,and he tops himself BIG. John Landis also does a great job with the musical sequences, two in particular: The hilarious county fair sequence, and the dazzling tent revival meeting. My faviorite scene is when Joe Morton turns into a blues brother at James Browns rivival. I also love when Elwood hooks the car up to remote control. Well, anyway, Blues Brothers 2000 stays true to the spirit of the original, and there isn't a movie out there with more energy than this one. It's got rhythm, it's got music, it's got car crashes. Who could ask for anything more?
NewsRadio (1995)
The greatest sitcom of the 90's!!!
"Newsradio" is by far, the funniest show on T.V. It's fresh,inventive, and hilarious. The cast is top-notch; each of the characters are irresistibly likable and funny.The actors have a wonderful chemistry together. Today, the show is still great, but it isn't as funny as it was with the late-great Phil Hartman. The man was a pure comic genius. Everything he said or did was undeniably hilarious. Although Jon Lovitz is doing a great job as a substitute, you simply can't replace Phil. Unfortunately, "Newsradio" never got the ratings it deserved. But NBC showed that it has quality programming by keeping it on the air. I would have never started watching it but my friend made me watch an episode and I've been hooked ever since. Well, anyway, "Newsradio" is a comedic masterpiece of a show, and I hope I will be enjoying it for many seasons to come.