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cjgreb
Reviews
Changing Lanes (2002)
Brilliant
This movie honestly, intelligently, and carefully deals with tough issues (i.e. class and race) in a way that we almost never get to see in film. I have not been so moved by a film so compelling since "Set It Off". Thought provoking and powerful; this is why I go to the movies. By far, this is better than anything that came out in 2001. If this is the beginning of the year, I cannot wait to see what is in store for the end.
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
Drop Dead Hysterical
So, is this the best dark comedy ever filmed? YES!!! It is genius for its use of mock-documentary styling and biting social commentary. It opens and exploits the idea that women have to use their beauty to get where they are going. I love the twist ending that allows our heroine to live a dream on accident (and fateful talent). Allison Janney is amazing as always. I really think that she may be the most underappreciated actress living. And I think the greatest testimant to this movie is I own three copies, I quote it constantly, and I have seen it well over 50 times and I still laugh uncontrollably. It is sick. It is twisted. It demands that you "Don't Cry Out Loud". Instead, you laugh out loud. And I can't stop.
Set It Off (1996)
Phenomenal
It is not often that a movie takes on race and gender issues with such bravery and force. They do it here and they succeed in a way that not many will ever be able to match. And by the way, it was a DISGRACE that the academy ever overlooked Kimberly Elise's AMAZING performance in this film.
Schindler's List (1993)
Perfect
The film is the best ever created. It is history that should be told. it is history that needs to be told. It should be required viewing in all film classes and many history courses. It is brutal and honest. You will not walk out of this movie unchanged. Again, this is the best film ever created.