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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
Almost Too Good
This is a perfect movie. As a matter of fact, it was almost too perfect. The story (with minor exceptions) is true to the book. It is visually beautiful with good acting. It was like reliving the reading of the book, because it was so much like I imagined it. I can't believe it has the same rating as, say, the t.v. movie "Night Sins", which was a likeable piece of trash, but still trash.
Night Sins (1997)
Entertaining, Guilty Pleasure
This movie is loads of fun. Almost everyone in the town of Deer Run has a secret. As the Police Chief (with a past tragedy) and SBI Agent (Valerie Bertinelli) O'Malley investigate the kidnapping of a young boy they turn up the secrets of all the town's denizens. You meet a pedophile, closet homosexuals, a man having an affair with his neighbor, and even an evil chess club with a diabolical gamemaster. Even SBI Agent O'Malley has a secret. She fends off "migraines" with injections of a powerful drug. Every time we think we know who is bad, we learn that -- yes they are bad (and involved somehow in the abduction) -- but there is someone even worse waiting in the wings. This is trash, but high class trash. It may not be for members of the arty or experimental film crowd, but it has the most important element of any film. It's fun! As for a sequel -- bring it on!
Seong lung wui (1992)
Fantastic
Great fighting! Extremely funny! Michele Yoh's performance as a drunken and jilted woman was perfect. This is one of the best examples of the hell for leather fighting film punctuated with lots of laughs. All the tricky stunts looked real. There was some wire fu. The story is based on a legend and the setting is atmospheric. A classic and two thumbs up.
San shi liu mi xing quan (1977)
Traditional Fare
Even though Jackie Chan is not in the movie, it is quite enjoyable. It is a very traditional chop sokey film. It's a treat for people who enjoy the broad humor and lack of special effects used in old school kung fu films. In other words, "Their Kung Fu is very good!" Many of the characters (especially the two old male lead fighters) are frequently seen in better known films. This is just a notch below "Twin Dragons" and "The Legend". The dubbing is in Cockney English, a sure sign this is old style and not a new film. There is some gratuitous nudity, which comes across and gratuitous silliness. I recommend it strongly for people who like good fighting, enjoy the cultural traditions of China and enjoy the robust humor typical of this genre. Thumbs up!