S8 E3 is a fantastic episode. The darkness and confusion of a night battle was gripping. Camera shifts: from areal views to ground level to underground (crypts) are very nicely done. The haunting music is superb. I have not seen anything quite like this.
Reviews
17 Reviews
The Village
(2004)
Amazing
14 August 2004
I saw the movie twice and will get the DVD when it becomes available. I liked The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable, but The Village is my favorite of Night's movies. It seems to have another dimension, extremely well crafted; the acting, particularly the blind girl role, is top notch; the use of color is amazingly simple and powerful. However, I would recommend leaving kids at home: they are likely to be more
bored than scared.
bored than scared.
Love Actually
(2003)
Boring Actually: half baked dramas & stale soapy fantasies
2 December 2003
In spite of some great actors and a few funny scenes, the movie
falls apart and drags because it is a hybrid of half baked dramas
and stale soapy fantasies. It includes several plots, some of them
potentially interesting, but all incomplete, thrown together in haste.
I gave this movie 4 out of 10: 1 for Emma Thompson, 1 for Alan Rickman, 1 for Colin Firth 1 for Rowan Atkinson
falls apart and drags because it is a hybrid of half baked dramas
and stale soapy fantasies. It includes several plots, some of them
potentially interesting, but all incomplete, thrown together in haste.
I gave this movie 4 out of 10: 1 for Emma Thompson, 1 for Alan Rickman, 1 for Colin Firth 1 for Rowan Atkinson
A Mighty Wind
(2003)
Cliché? NOT!
11 May 2003
A truly great comedy, best movie of the year so far. The quality of Guest's
masterpieces from Spinal Tap to Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show and then
this movie has been steadily improving. This one has added a new touch to the mockumentary genre: a mix of drama which contrasts with comedy and makes it
shine.
Adding drama to comedy is akin to mixing fire and ice, Fellini and Chaplin could do it, Woody Allen tried for years, but never quite got it. This new mix has left even some of the mockumentary lovers scratching their heads. A few negative
reviews are entertaining and appear to be written by characters from the movie: apologizing "for being unable to determine how to type the necessary accent
mark for the "e" of cliche" is similar to Balaban's fussy character, who was
concerned that the audience might hurt themselves on decorative flower
arrangements or get poisoned by chewing on the vines.
This movie is a tribute to art, no matter how clumsy it may be, as long as it is sincere, it has a magic ability to transcend the absurd, the ridiculous and the mundane. .
masterpieces from Spinal Tap to Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show and then
this movie has been steadily improving. This one has added a new touch to the mockumentary genre: a mix of drama which contrasts with comedy and makes it
shine.
Adding drama to comedy is akin to mixing fire and ice, Fellini and Chaplin could do it, Woody Allen tried for years, but never quite got it. This new mix has left even some of the mockumentary lovers scratching their heads. A few negative
reviews are entertaining and appear to be written by characters from the movie: apologizing "for being unable to determine how to type the necessary accent
mark for the "e" of cliche" is similar to Balaban's fussy character, who was
concerned that the audience might hurt themselves on decorative flower
arrangements or get poisoned by chewing on the vines.
This movie is a tribute to art, no matter how clumsy it may be, as long as it is sincere, it has a magic ability to transcend the absurd, the ridiculous and the mundane. .
The Mummy Returns
(2001)
By far not as good as the 1st movie
11 May 2001
I liked the first movie and I guess it was wrong to expect the same
quality from the sequel.
Amazingly, in spite of some nice special effects, the movie rushes
through with not even a hint of suspense, interesting story or surprise.
The plot is needlessly complicated, the acting ranges from good to
mediocre. The kid is a good actor but is totally out of place in this
movie. It seems like the producers wanted to please the audiences of
different ages and backgrounds and failed.
I give this movie a 5/10.
quality from the sequel.
Amazingly, in spite of some nice special effects, the movie rushes
through with not even a hint of suspense, interesting story or surprise.
The plot is needlessly complicated, the acting ranges from good to
mediocre. The kid is a good actor but is totally out of place in this
movie. It seems like the producers wanted to please the audiences of
different ages and backgrounds and failed.
I give this movie a 5/10.
See Spot Run
(2001)
Great Acting by a Bullmastiff
31 March 2001
See Spot Run is a silly fun movie in spite of embarrassingly stiff, terrible acting by David Arquette. The movie manages to be funny due to an amazingly good acting by the main character - Spot, played by a bullmastiff dog. Fast pace and several great supporting characters help to keep this movie entertaining. I give this movie a 6 out of 10. . ..
Keeping the Faith
(2000)
See the DVD - the Cut Scenes are the Best.
27 November 2000
Good acting and plot, but the movie is not funny enough for a
comedy and not deep enough for a drama. The main problem with
Keeping the Faith is that it is too soapy and long. Good part of
it could be cut. Ironically the scenes that were actually cut
from the movie but included on DVD in the "From the Editing
Floor " section looked very good and would actually help the
movie; particularly the scenes in the museum and the ingenious
cell phone "abuse".
comedy and not deep enough for a drama. The main problem with
Keeping the Faith is that it is too soapy and long. Good part of
it could be cut. Ironically the scenes that were actually cut
from the movie but included on DVD in the "From the Editing
Floor " section looked very good and would actually help the
movie; particularly the scenes in the museum and the ingenious
cell phone "abuse".
Charlie's Angels
(2000)
No Slapstick just Lipstick. Terrible.
27 November 2000
Charlie's Angels is about three narcissistic creatures who
change their outfits and facial make up every other minute,
dodge a bullet or two and kick some bad guys in the process. The
three main characters are the worst part of the movie. It is
hard to call it a movie, one Sesame Street show has more
entertaining value and an average TV commercial has more
interesting special effects. The only funny part was the
bloopers shown at the end of the movie.
change their outfits and facial make up every other minute,
dodge a bullet or two and kick some bad guys in the process. The
three main characters are the worst part of the movie. It is
hard to call it a movie, one Sesame Street show has more
entertaining value and an average TV commercial has more
interesting special effects. The only funny part was the
bloopers shown at the end of the movie.
Erin Brockovich
(2000)
SHALLOW
19 September 2000
An interview with actual Erin Brockowich (she appears in the
movie for a few seconds playing a waitress), was much more
interesting than the movie. Watching this movie on DVD was a
waste of time, which even the fast forward button could not
remedy. I found the plot predictable and boring, the same could
be said about acting, particularly by Roberts who seems to have
a "one fits all" approach to all her roles.
movie for a few seconds playing a waitress), was much more
interesting than the movie. Watching this movie on DVD was a
waste of time, which even the fast forward button could not
remedy. I found the plot predictable and boring, the same could
be said about acting, particularly by Roberts who seems to have
a "one fits all" approach to all her roles.
True Crime
(1999)
Quite below the level of ABSOLUTE POWER
15 April 2000
Very predictable. Good acting part of the time, particularly
scenes with James Woods and Dennis Leary. Some other scenes
required heavy Fast Forward button use. Overall a poorly made
movie, quite below the level of ABSOLUTE POWER and IN THE LINE
OF FIRE.
scenes with James Woods and Dennis Leary. Some other scenes
required heavy Fast Forward button use. Overall a poorly made
movie, quite below the level of ABSOLUTE POWER and IN THE LINE
OF FIRE.
I Love You to Death
(1990)
A Unique Comedy
15 April 2000
One of the best undiscovered comedies. A superb cast of stars including Joan Plowright. Very believable and realistic and yet unbelievably funny. The plot is excellent. Inept hired assassins, sexual encounter in front of a german shepherd, "Monopoly" line by Kevin Kline
the film is full of comedic gems.
Tridtsat tri
(1965)
A provincial factory worker becomes famous because he has 33 teeth.
20 March 2000
An illiterate factory worker from a small provincial town in Soviet Russia becomes an overnight celebrity because he is found to have 33 teeth. His fame grows and he is summoned to Moscow. The Soviet Capital and society of the 1960s is seen through the eyes of a shocked, bumbling provincial factory worker. He discovers much about the world and himself.
Very potent combination of grotesque comedy and profound human drama in a tradition of Chekov, Gogol and Zoshenko.
Very potent combination of grotesque comedy and profound human drama in a tradition of Chekov, Gogol and Zoshenko.
Mars Attacks!
(1996)
One of the best movies of the 90s
21 November 1999
This is perhaps my favorite Burton movie -- a sarcastic comedy,
a look at the society in the 90s. I can only guess that most of
the critics who did not like this masterpiece recognised
themselves depicted in it and did not like what they saw. The cast is superb as well as the music. This film deserves a 10+...............
a look at the society in the 90s. I can only guess that most of
the critics who did not like this masterpiece recognised
themselves depicted in it and did not like what they saw. The cast is superb as well as the music. This film deserves a 10+...............
2 Hour Infomercial for the Brainwashed Kids
19 November 1999
I think Pokemon is the most boring movie I have seen in the last
several years. I did not expect much, it was my 10 year odls'
movie of choice. I am horrified by the degree to which my kid's
mind has been brainwashed to accept this as valid entertainment.
There is no plot, animation is below average.
I gave "Pokemon the First Movie" a 0 which this movie in my view
barely deserves
several years. I did not expect much, it was my 10 year odls'
movie of choice. I am horrified by the degree to which my kid's
mind has been brainwashed to accept this as valid entertainment.
There is no plot, animation is below average.
I gave "Pokemon the First Movie" a 0 which this movie in my view
barely deserves
Very Bad Things
(1998)
Very Good Movie with a Very Bad Ending
24 August 1999
I enjoyed this comedy/nightmare masterpiece: gripping plot, great acting, fast pace and slick editing up to the last 3 minutes. I am puzzled by a disappointing juvenile ending that absolutely does not fit the rest. Did the director's kid take over the project? I would like to know the story behind the production
Analyze This
(1999)
There isn't much to analyze here.
24 August 1999
When tired clichés combine with big egos the result is predictable. De Niro makes an attempt to mock his own roles in more serious movies and become a comedian, which he is not.
Billy Crystal is trying to make an attempt to make a transition from a comedian to a serious actor, which he is not. Kudos to Kudrow for making a valiant attempt to energize the movie.
The plot is initially interesting but the action gets bugged down by the slow rhythm and very predictable scenes. Analyze This is too boring for a comedy.
Billy Crystal is trying to make an attempt to make a transition from a comedian to a serious actor, which he is not. Kudos to Kudrow for making a valiant attempt to energize the movie.
The plot is initially interesting but the action gets bugged down by the slow rhythm and very predictable scenes. Analyze This is too boring for a comedy.
The Sixth Sense
(1999)
A perfect 10
13 August 1999
It was a surprise for at least 2 reasons: the twist in the plot and the overall quality of the movie, including the Hitchcock like attention to detail.
Haley Osmond's acting is unparalleled - possibly the best acting by a child I have ever seen. Colette and Williams did a top notch job. Bruce Willis convinced me that there is some real talent behind the smirk.
This is a truly "haunting" movie (no pun intended), I enjoy thinking about it days after seeing it.
Haley Osmond's acting is unparalleled - possibly the best acting by a child I have ever seen. Colette and Williams did a top notch job. Bruce Willis convinced me that there is some real talent behind the smirk.
This is a truly "haunting" movie (no pun intended), I enjoy thinking about it days after seeing it.
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