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The Matrix (1999)
A Mind Blowing Experience...
This movie is a heavy mix of Japanese Animation (Anime), Hong Kong Cinema, & American comic book action all rolled up into one. This movie keeps you on the edge of your seat till the end, and I mean it! Let's just hope that you don't end up falling over... I would rate this hart pounding, not stop action movie a 10 out of 10!!
Zeiramu (1991)
One of the best Japanese sci-fi movies I have seen.
When I was first starting out watching Japanese cinema, mainly anime (Japanese Animation) I happened to fall upon this title. Zeiram is one of my favorite sci-fi movies, right up their with Aliens. This film starts off with stunning visuals and ends up being a total knockout movie. Zeiram (Japanese title: Zeiramu) is well put together, and so is the dubbing of the film. If you don't speak Japanese, don't worry; you can go rent or buy the VHS copy of the film at a local video store & enjoy it in English! Overall, I would rate this film: 9 1/2 out of 10!
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Can We Say Afraid?
Hollywood Pictures presents a movie that not only brings horror to the screen but fear. I was expecting this movie to be a straight horror film; that's what it looked like in the trailers. But, The 6th Sense is more of a Horror/Thriller type movie, which makes it even better. Bruce Willis (Die Hard Trilogy, 5th Element) does a great job in this film and it is rare to see him pull off such a dramatic role like this one. I give this movie a straight 10 out of 10. This movie keeps you thinking and does a 360 at the end... go check it out!
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
The Funniest one yet!! :-)
Mike Myers is one of my favorite comedians. The sequel to Austin Powers: The International Man of Mystery is even better. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is one of those films in which you laughed at every other thing someone or something does, just like the 1994 classic comedy, Dumb & Dumber starring Jim Carrey. I figured the quality of the film (meaning the overall story line), would have decreased but it didn't. I give this one a 9 out of 10, YEAH BABY!! :-) (Oh, by the way, go see it!)
Big Daddy (1999)
One of the Two Funniest Movies of 1999!!
Big Daddy starring Adam Sandler not only delivers great comedy but it also has a great story line. Adam Sandler (star of Waterboy, The Wedding Singer) does a great job playing a dad, in which his character has no experience what so ever in the field of taking care of a 5 year old. I would have to rate this film a 9 out of 10. Go check it out, afterwards you might feel some stomach pains due to all the laughing you just did!!
Kôkaku kidôtai (1995)
Oshii does it again!
I would highly recommend this animated thriller. Kokaku Kidotai (aka "Ghost in the Shell") is a breakthrough in animated cinematography, this film has an excellent storyline, high quality animation, and the sound is wonderful. What really makes this film interesting is the realistic characters. By saying this I mean that this kind of animation genre, known as Anime is usually filled with super-hero guys and big breasted girls. Those are the stereotypes of Anime. I think Kokaku Kidotai is right up there with Akira. This film maybe hard to understand at first but you have to keep an open mind and have a sense of imagination. As I said I would recommend this film, even to those who think animation is for kids. I think you will be seeing alot more animated films oriented for an older audiences, I hope at least one person who has read this review will go rent or buy this film. I rate it a 10/10!
Akira (1988)
The first and 1 of the best anime I have ever seen!
Akira, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, is one of my favorite anime movies of all time. This was the movie that set the standards for anime movies today. Back in '88 who knew animation would look so good. Compared to Disney's new films, Akira's quality is much better. Even if you are not an anime fan, you should go rent this or even buy this film because you are going to be amazed!