It saddens me to see some of the poor reviews...in my opinion, those people are sadly unaware of the realities of this world. Modine plays such a real person, and some of the other characters are equally brilliant. The scene with "Elmo" ( JC Quinn) near the end of the film is simply masterful... absolute raw human emotion... Quinn's performance is exceptional as he describes the event of crying watching Pele...and telling Modine..."it is not the six minutes...it is what happens in those six minutes". Another profound performance is by Charles Hallahan, who, as the coach, helps to focus Lowden's vision.... Their scene together at the film's climax is superb... There are a number of other scenes that are equally powerful.... I absolutely LOVE this film !
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The Conversation
(1974)
Terrible - the Audience gets Cheated !
2 January 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I could not be more disappointed ! The ending is terrible! Read the other 1 & 2 star reviews for more details... I watched this film because of the references to it from Enemy of the State. But, it was nothing at all like that film! Instead, it was two hours of complete nonsense. Boredom, boredom...wow, nothing happens! There is no character development and one feels nothing for any of the characters. The audience never learns anything about the Cindy Williams character, until the very end - the whole premise of the film is fake, and she is just a murderer and adulteress. There are so many parts that are just too unbelievable...absolutely infuriating to be cheated like this!
Top Gun: Maverick
(2022)
GLORIOUS !
25 September 2022
Glorious! What a wonderful, uplifting film! Why does one go to the theater? Why is there theater? To escape the dreary world of reality and be uplifted - ideally by a story that is ultimately...human...
Cruise is masterful in portraying an aging pilot (or, simply, an aging male human) who has witnessed much....enjoyed much...and suffered much.
He remembers his youth, and is mindful of the wisdom he has accumulated from his life experiences... His Life is based on principle...loyalty, honor, courage... and the three D's of Dedication, Determination, and Discipline... In this last hour...not of his Life, but of his career, where he has the most opportunity to pass his Wisdom on to the next generation, he seeks to impress upon the young ones his Life's meaning...
He remembers his youth, and is mindful of the wisdom he has accumulated from his life experiences... His Life is based on principle...loyalty, honor, courage... and the three D's of Dedication, Determination, and Discipline... In this last hour...not of his Life, but of his career, where he has the most opportunity to pass his Wisdom on to the next generation, he seeks to impress upon the young ones his Life's meaning...
Ladybugs
(1992)
Classic Rodney !
7 March 2022
I laughed so hard watching this film ! Yes, I am a Rodney fan, so I had an expectation of his humor. It worked! Rodney's facial expressions and one-liners are absolutely hilarious! The supporting cast was solid and played well off of Rodney's humor. Enjoy !
The Last Picture Show
(1971)
Overrated garbage
1 January 2022
I was so excited to finally watch this film - after years of hearing about it! What a let-down!!! I kept waiting and waiting for it to get good...but no luck. Complete garbage...nothing happens...NOTHING ! Please do NOT waste your time on this !!!
Let Him Go
(2020)
A Complete Disaster !
24 November 2021
My mistake was not reading all the horrible reviews here at IMDB, before I wasted hours of my life on this pitiful film. Like many others, I am a big fan of Diane Lane and Kevin Costner, so I wanted to see this film. This is one of the worst movies of their careers - just ridiculous. Nothing is believable in this script - nothing. Do NOT waste your life on this trash !
The Octagon
(1980)
Chuck's WORST film
6 November 2021
First off, I am a huge Chuck Norris fan, and have been for decades. Some of his early films, like Forced Vengeance, are among my favorite films. But, this film is just plain terrible! The plot is ridiculous - it is too far-fetched. I have made myself watch it from start to finish, but never again. Save yourself the agony of trying to watch this disaster...
The Mechanic
(1972)
Worst Bronson movie I have ever seen
6 November 2021
What a disappointment ! I love Charles Bronson, but this film is a complete disaster ! It starts off horrendously slow...then it is all downhill from there ! Save yourself and skip this one and watch "Telefon" instead !
Mary Poppins
(1964)
Absolutely Lovely
18 October 2021
Right off, this film gets a huge 10 because of Julie Andrews' voice. Never mind the script...her singing simply lifts the human spirit !!! I felt joyous and uplifted every time she sang ! I get it, this is a kids' movie...but if you are an adult, you will LOVE this movie, too. Thank you, Walt Disney, for your foresight ! ENJOY THIS FILM YOURSELF, OR WITH YOUR FAMILY !!!
Major Dundee
(1965)
Not good, but not horrible...
17 October 2021
I watched Major Dundee for the first time, and uninterrupted. I would not recommend it,nor will I ever watch it again. There are some fine performances, but the script is haphazard and just not believable. Not good, but not horrible...
Network
(1976)
Don't waste your time on this claptrap
16 October 2021
I am stunned by the rave reviews of this nightmare. It is complete garbage. I cannot fathom how so many renowned actors signed up for this drivel. I was going out of my mind - I had to DNF after about 1/3 to 1/2 of the film, because it was SO MINDLESSLY BORING !!!
DO NOT - DO NOT -WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS HORRIBLE FILM !!!
DO NOT - DO NOT -WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS HORRIBLE FILM !!!
Ad Astra
(2019)
Read all the other 1-star reviews
20 June 2021
Do yourself a favor - read all the other 1-star reviews. They are true ! All this movie is is one completely ridiculous plot line after another. I am embarrassed for Donald Sutherland, Liv Tyler, and Tommy Lee Jones for doing this film - they must have been in desperate need of a paycheck. No excuse or pity for Pitt.
Death Proof
(2007)
A complete abomination
9 May 2021
Tarantino is the most overrated director in the world. Almost all of his films are complete garbage, but this disaster of a film (if you can call it that) is probably his worst. I feel entirely cheated by spending my time and money on this atrocious, wretched film. Tarantino is a complete hack, and has no business making movies - ever.
A fun flick !
26 April 2021
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