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Planet of the Apes (2001)

8/10

27 July 2001

Warning: Spoilers

Let me start of by saying that I loved everything about this movie except for the ending. The ending made me think of a line from a Bette Midler concert film that goes "What the f---." The problem is that their is not any logical explanation to this films ending (to say more would mean giving a major spoiler to the film). It seems that Tim Burton and company felt they had to have a stunning ending like in the original "Planet of the Apes" but it doesn't work (unlike like in the original where the surprise was quite logically explained to the audience).

With that said please check out this remake because besides for the ending it truly is a great movie.

P.S. Mark Wahlberg once again proves to movie audiences as to how great an actor he truly is.

P.P.S. Mr. Burton when the film is released on DVD would you please record a commentary track in which you explain the ending to this movie.

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Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994)

10/10

A little film that I quite enjoyed

5 July 2001

It seems from reading the other user comments here that one either loves or hates "Mrs. parker and the Vicious Circle" (I personally love the movie). I'll be the first to agree that my tastes in films don't generally lean toward the mainstream. I personally feel that most big box office films belong to the "straight to video" film genre (geezzzzzzzz is that a new genre, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, if it is maybe I can get it copyrighted). I tend to enjoy art house movie fare and I find that this movie fits the bill quite nicely. If you can look for a copy of this film on laserdisc, since, it's the only widescreen version of the film available (plus it contains a short documentary about Dorothy Parker herself).

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The Breakfast Club (1985)

10/10

A love letter to all high school loners

5 July 2001

I must admit that I was a true loner in high school, and essentially I'm now at 33 I'm still a loner who has become a bit more jaded with the passage of time. With that said, John Hughes "The Breakfast Club" seems to me to be a sort of love letter to all of us who just seemed to blend into the background during our high school years. Of course like everyone I also have a favorite character in the film, and my choice is Allison who is wonderfully played by Ally Sheedy. So, my advice to all who have read this far is to try and watch this film with your emotions rather than trying to analyze the film to death.

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