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Disaster (2003)
A furiously good time
I have to say that this was really fantastic. It manages to get absolutely everything wrong that a movie can possibly get wrong. It takes "cheap" to a whole new level, splicing in random footage from old newscasts. And you will be treated to a closeup of the bad guy using his PDA to set off bombs about 20 times, maybe two or three variations on the theme. It is a floor plan with about six clickable locations.
To call the acting wooden would be an insult to trees. But we don't expect good acting from such films, we want action! But sadly, they can't even do this right. For some reason, all the guys from SWAT and the bad guys private army carry assault rifles, but prefer to punch each other instead. There are two or three different guys who break the necks of their opponents while using only the strength necessary to open a jar of mayonnaise. They do it quite casually.
The effects? As part of the finale, you will be treated to the destruction of the Hoover Dam. To recreate in your own projects, take a postcard featuring the dam and set it under your bathroom faucet.
But really, this masterpiece all comes from the writing. Expect to be entertained by the random, yet affable dialogue. Hey, if you're looking for good writing, go read a novel or something.
Good luck with this movie, I think it will stand out in your mind - much like "Night of the Leapus". You will find yourself wondering again and again whether it is meant satirically. I could only have been happier if there were a director's commentary on the DVD.
My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss (2004)
Brilliant
I rarely have expectations of a reality show, and even less so for one titled "My Big Fat..." anything.
The actor portraying the Boss does a phenomenal job. I was sucked into watching the first program by the promos, and I wasn't disappointed. Serving them up the cheapest champagne and hearing them gush about how great it was - excellent!
The editing is particularly good, really showing the reactions of the contestants to each outrageous claim.
And as a commentary on greed, how can you top the invention of fraudulent charities and street hustling?
This is not your average reality program. I recommend it to anyone who appreciates a good practical joke and improv comedy.
Se7en (1995)
A brilliant film
It is hard to sum up the greatness of this movie. The dialogue captures the complexity of characters in conflict with themselves. Of course, the words would be nothing without the delivery of the incredible cast. The film rises to a crescendo, and crashes its way into your memory permanently. It was one of the first four DVDs that I purchased many years ago. If you get a chance, search out a copy of the original screenplay. It stays a little truer to the theme, but didn't have the same ending as the final movie.