Tag: Movie Reviews
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Kingdom of Heaven – A Movie Review
Kingdom of Heaven had beautiful cinematography as well as beautiful sets and costumes, but the plot was so difficult to follow and, frankly, the movie was so boring that it was hard to appreciate the two positives mentioned. This puppy was two hour long and I felt EVERY minute of those two hours. Plus, sorry…
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A History of Violence – A Movie Review
A History of Violence is one of those rare films where everything, and I mean everything, works. The acting is superb across the board, the plot is absolutely riveting, the direction is excellent. There’s very little I can say about this film without ruining the story for you, but just trust me when I say…
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V for Vendetta – A Movie Review
I think Alan Moore’s creation, V for Vendetta, is a masterful work, so I had very high hopes for the film version of the comic series. I did not go disappointed. I realize V for Vendetta has gotten mixed reviews, but I thought it was very well done. Because the Wachowski Brothers were involved I…
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – A Movie Review
I’d heard really good things about his movie staring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, so I was fairly excited to watch it. I’m afraid that, while I thought it wasn’t bad, it hardly lived up to expectations. The concept of the film was rather interesting, if not completely original. Who hasn’t wanted to forget a…
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe – A Movie Review
I loved this story as a child-adored it, in fact. My fourth grade teacher read us the complete Chronicles of Narnia series over the school year, and I contribute this, along with comic books and my parents reading to me consistently as a wee lad, to my love of reading and writing as an adult. …
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Good Night, And Good Luck – A Movie Review
I must admit that the premise of this movie is not the most exciting of plots. A reporter, Edward R. Murrow, takes on Joe McCarthy, the father of McCarthyism. However, I’d heard rave reviews of the film, both from friends and from the critics, and so I thought I should check it out. It was…
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – A Movie Review
I am ashamed to admit that I have never read Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, so I may be about to commit the ultimate heresy. I loved this movie. I thought it was witty with a nice blend of camp and social commentary, and the acting was spot on. At times the…
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X-Men: The Last Stand – A Movie Review
So the fanboys and the critics have been telling me that X-Men: The Last Stand is awful, yet the movie going audience has been flocking to this baby. Like the responsible movie fan I am, I had to see for myself. Read on for my spoilerific review of X-Men: The Last Stand… I have to…
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The Human Stain – A Movie Review
I picked up The Human Stain only because Sir Anthony Hopkins stars in it and I’m a fan of his work. However, also starring in this movie are Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris, and Gary Sinise, and they all give terrific performances. The basic premise is that a college professor says something in class that is…
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Superman Returns – A Movie Review
*minor spoiler warning* Let’s get something straight: Superman is, by nature of his super powers, always in danger of being utterly boring. Everyone likes Superman, but few people think he’s terribly interesting. Let’s face it, how much suspense can a Superman story have when the guy can lift mountains and get shot in the eye…
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