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10/10
A powerful film
29 January 2006
Warning: Spoilers
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. It is a very touching drama. Kevin Kline as George and Hayden Christensen as Sam are absolutely wonderful. Every scene with Hayden shows how powerful he is as an actor. Some scenes in particular are when he cries after going on his first prostituting job, and also when he finds out his father is dying of cancer. This scene contains what I think is the most powerful dialogue in the whole film.

Sam:"So this whole thing, this whole summer having me here was for your sake. You selfish f***. Having me here trying to get me to like you." George:"No. I wan't trying to get you to like me. I was trying to get you to love me." Sam:"Well congratulations. Cuz you f***ing pulled it off!"

The rest of the cast also pull off their roles wonderfully, and in some cases, (mainly Ian Somerhalder and Mary Steenburgen) add a nice touch of humor to the serious backdrop of the story. The movie has a sad ending, but also brings hope for Sam. I would recommend this movie to anyone. I don't think there is one person who would not enjoy this story of dysfunction, reconciliation, regret, transformation, love, and hope. Don't miss this one.
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8/10
Rainbow Bright was and is still a favorite
21 February 2005
I first saw this movie when I was very little. I was born in 1985, so it was around the age when 80s cartoons were big. My mother taped it one day thinking I might like it. I had never even heard of the Rainbow Bright TV show before I was introduced to the movie. When I saw it (on one of those old BETA tapes...) I loved it. I became addicted to it. There are people who say it's badly written and all that, but it's a kid's movie, and things like that don't matter much to children. I loved the story, and especially liked the songs and all the female characters. Of course I pretended to be them, and in the scene where Rainbow first met Krys and they were repulsed they had to work with the opposite sex, I could totally relate. The story was the basic good vs. evil that children enjoy, and there were enough happy moments to balance out the scary ones. The world is a fantastic place that would stimulate the imagination of any young child. I am very glad I had an opportunity to see this movie when I was little. It made a big impact, and watching it now brings back happy memories of childhood. I would recommend to any parent with young children to rent this movie. It will trigger their imagination and provide plenty of entertainment. You're only a child once, so don't let them miss out on this one!
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