A hilarious movie that's smarter than you think. Watch it for the characters and gut busting hilarity.

This movie has everything: It's faithful to the source material, it's got laughs, it's got gore, sex, thrills, great cinematography, and it cements comic movies' place in serious cinema. The only problem is that at times every one of the above...
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This movie has everything: It's faithful to the source material, it's got laughs, it's got gore, sex, thrills, great cinematography, and it cements comic movies' place in serious cinema. The only problem is that at times every one of the above factors exist within set pieces, and the audience is taken from set piece to set piece, and not many are patient enough for that, especially those relaxing from the adrenaline filled ride that was The Dark Knight. It's an entertaining film, but it's not a revelation.

it starts slow and simmers its way into an epic gunfight scene that, despite what the poster leads you to believe, doesn't include nicole kidman's character in any way shape or form. the plot is also confusing, needing a whole website to explain...
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it starts slow and simmers its way into an epic gunfight scene that, despite what the poster leads you to believe, doesn't include nicole kidman's character in any way shape or form. the plot is also confusing, needing a whole website to explain its premise, because you'll have a terribly hard time trying to figure it out on your own. oh, and the ending? anti-climatic at best. skip it.

Rourke's performance is heart wrenching, perfect - he was born for this role. There are many lessons to be learned from this movie, even if you haven't watched professional wrestling in your entire life.

This is, after all the violence, intensity and rawness, just another hollywood love story, but at least a very inspired one at that. Watch it for its power and cinematography.

"We've seen it all. It's not really interesting to audiences anymore. The interesting things are the ideas," says Aronofsky, director of The Fountain. Apparently not, and our evidence is the 51 out of 100 rating. But you have to respect...
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"We've seen it all. It's not really interesting to audiences anymore. The interesting things are the ideas," says Aronofsky, director of The Fountain. Apparently not, and our evidence is the 51 out of 100 rating. But you have to respect Aronofsky's vision and courage. No matter how lost you feel, ultimately the point of the film is to make you feel a certain way; blissful that is, for some, and very sleepy for most others.

Hilarious movie where all the actors you've come to know and love play roles unique to their portfolios, except for maybe Stiller. I laughed often, and was interested until the end, but it lost steam about 3/4 of the way through.

I don't know what the big deal is. I think you just have to get it. If you get it, nobody can tell you that "it's got a good concept, but executed dully." It's got heart, it's hilarious if you've seen the films that are...
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I don't know what the big deal is. I think you just have to get it. If you get it, nobody can tell you that "it's got a good concept, but executed dully." It's got heart, it's hilarious if you've seen the films that are "sweded," and it does a great job of allowing the viewer to fall in love with the characters. The saving grace here is it's creativity. Watch it, screw everyone else : )

I love music, and I'm dealing with the question of "what does it all mean?" after breaking up with my girlfriend many months ago. That's the same question asked in this movie. In other words, the film grabbed me at the right time, and...
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I love music, and I'm dealing with the question of "what does it all mean?" after breaking up with my girlfriend many months ago. That's the same question asked in this movie. In other words, the film grabbed me at the right time, and hopefully it makes sense to you too.

Better than Temple of Doom and Last Crusade. Why? It had the fast-paced "woah" action that Raiders of the Lost Ark did so well, and the funny of the last sequel, with a better story. Indiana Jones has always been escapist fun, so whoever...
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Better than Temple of Doom and Last Crusade. Why? It had the fast-paced "woah" action that Raiders of the Lost Ark did so well, and the funny of the last sequel, with a better story. Indiana Jones has always been escapist fun, so whoever complains about its plot regarding aliens isn't getting the point. Though I must admit that they do go too far at the end, I still think its a really good movie. If anything it's a tribute to the series and to George Lucas/Spielberg movies.

Although it leaves you with nothing after it's done, Burn After Reading is entertaining while it lasts. It WILL make you laugh, and if you've got the stomach for the dark humour, then you will appreciate it. Again, there is no point to it, but...
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Although it leaves you with nothing after it's done, Burn After Reading is entertaining while it lasts. It WILL make you laugh, and if you've got the stomach for the dark humour, then you will appreciate it. Again, there is no point to it, but it's a solid movie nonetheless. Watch it.

First, I'd like to very unapologetically stick my middle finger at the critics who state that the Dark Knight fails as a superhero comicbook film because it isn't "fun," or it's "too dark," and all that bs. Batman fans have...
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First, I'd like to very unapologetically stick my middle finger at the critics who state that the Dark Knight fails as a superhero comicbook film because it isn't "fun," or it's "too dark," and all that bs. Batman fans have gotten countless generations worth of giggly-camp from Batman. We had a completely camp Batman movie in the 60s, and the last two Batman movies in the first series of movies? Really, why did this one have to be fun as well? Actually, let me rephrase that: It WAS fun. It was funny when it needed to be, engaging for the entirety of its 2 and a half hour run-time, and in the end the movie feels like it isn't just there for **** and giggles, but that it is there because it absolutely needs to exist.

It's a philosophical take on crime, punishment, heroes, villains, and society. It's political, tragic and fearless. It's a masterpiece, and those who did not enjoy it are the same people who sat through Batman and Robin and wondered what all the fuss was about.

In other words, *middle finger*

Wall-E is fantastic. From the emotional impact to the philosophical and societal commentary, to the humour - the directors at Pixar know how to make a deeply moving film for adults while not making it impossible to understand for the kids that...
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Wall-E is fantastic. From the emotional impact to the philosophical and societal commentary, to the humour - the directors at Pixar know how to make a deeply moving film for adults while not making it impossible to understand for the kids that watch them. Though I know you're saving your money for The Dark Knight, it will do you good to watch Wall-E.

It challenges time with its ideas and its animation. The story is complex, the score is fantastic, and the whole movie is grand and epic. This is sci-fi horror at its most classic. Though, it may be a little disorienting the first time watching...
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It challenges time with its ideas and its animation. The story is complex, the score is fantastic, and the whole movie is grand and epic. This is sci-fi horror at its most classic. Though, it may be a little disorienting the first time watching it, it may sink in after awhile.

Early 70s cinema has been tainted for me since I watched Soylent Green, which aged terribly. A Clockwork Orange did not age terribly. In fact, it aged perfectly, its message becoming more powerful as the years go by and our society appears to...
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Early 70s cinema has been tainted for me since I watched Soylent Green, which aged terribly. A Clockwork Orange did not age terribly. In fact, it aged perfectly, its message becoming more powerful as the years go by and our society appears to become more liberal. Being a Stanley Kubrick film, you get the essentials: Perfect, inspired cinematography, great acting, a haunting score, a haunting plot, unforgettable moments, and, well, I guess I'll just go right off and say that you get an unforgettable film. What works here is the director's vision, coupled with the original writer's philosophies. A great translation, one that may not be favoured by all viewers, but should at least be respected for all it accomplishes. If you can handle the contents, you might just love it for all the aforementioned.

Full Metal Jacket has become synonymous with the word "classic," it deserves it. The camera angles, the music, the characters, and the infamous "sucky-sucky/me love you long time" scene make its dwindling (after the first act)...
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Full Metal Jacket has become synonymous with the word "classic," it deserves it. The camera angles, the music, the characters, and the infamous "sucky-sucky/me love you long time" scene make its dwindling (after the first act) plot. I'll say it again - the movie isn't as good after the recruitment act, and when you watch it you feel like after Pyle is gone, the whole movie becomes less... engaging. If you're looking for a war satire, with themes that transcend the time period it depicts, then you owe it to yourself. You will laugh, you will be thrilled, and you will be entertained (for the most part).

There's no such thing as too much praise for this movie. I've seen it three times and it gets me every time. One of the user reviews prior to mine stated that the dialogue between Kilmer and Downey Jr. is classic, because it is. Every line is...
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There's no such thing as too much praise for this movie. I've seen it three times and it gets me every time. One of the user reviews prior to mine stated that the dialogue between Kilmer and Downey Jr. is classic, because it is. Every line is hilarious, every scenario meticulously planned out, and the comedic timing is spot on. If you're looking for a good time, for the love of movies, watch this film. Now.

This here is the greatest super hero movie you're likely to see. It's funny, smart, thrilling, and it's got a lot of depth. The story is actually quite mature, actually, very mature, dealing with politics, the economy, and sociology in some cases....
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This here is the greatest super hero movie you're likely to see. It's funny, smart, thrilling, and it's got a lot of depth. The story is actually quite mature, actually, very mature, dealing with politics, the economy, and sociology in some cases. It's a kids movie despite the complexity, but it is also a movie for people who enjoy movies, young or adult. I highly, highly recommend this movie.

It's an interesting film, one that has a serious premise but a premise the viewer might not take too seriously, which is a huge flaw. It's not a terrible by all means, just not a very good one.

Lost in Translation will feel right at home to those who watched Before Sunrise/Sunset. To those unfamiliar with the premise, no worries, it's still a movie that does many things right. First, the cinematography. Each scene and scenario is framed...
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Lost in Translation will feel right at home to those who watched Before Sunrise/Sunset. To those unfamiliar with the premise, no worries, it's still a movie that does many things right. First, the cinematography. Each scene and scenario is framed with perfectly. There are scenes that go on for moments, allowing the viewer to sink in to the film's setting, feeling as if they were right there with the characters. Secondly, there's the characters, so central to the story and so richly portrayed by the leading actors. Then there's the setting, hilariously portrayed without being offensive, and with a big heart. One could tell that the filmmakers love the culture. fourth is the soundtrack, which fits in perfectly with each scenario. In short, Lost in Translation won't change any lives, but it will delight the viewer. Watch it, because you owe it to yourself.

What Babel does is force you out of your cultural comfort zone, tossing you into the lives of different people within four cultures: Moroccan, Japanese, Mexican and American. There's a good story within Babel, but it's mostly lost in translation....
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What Babel does is force you out of your cultural comfort zone, tossing you into the lives of different people within four cultures: Moroccan, Japanese, Mexican and American. There's a good story within Babel, but it's mostly lost in translation. If you do not speak Japanese, Arab (I assume) or Spanish, you're missing about 90% of the story. The beauty of the movie, however, is that you won't need subtitles, unless you're wondering just how the hell the Japanese fit into this whole mess (Wikipedia figures it out for you). Though you won't necessarily learn anything in regards to politics, with Babel you are still getting a very, very strong character driven film. Ultimately, the film isn't about how the gun that began this whole mess came to the hands of Moroccan farmers, but the lives and psyche of the characters involved in the story. Watch it, not necessarily for the politics, but for the characters. In the end, if you don't end up loving the culture that you were raised on (and it doesn't have to be any of the four cultures outline prior), then you probably didn't enjoy Babel.

This is a great film, one that, if taken at face value, will completely fly above your head. If you're the kind of person who likes to decrypt movies after their runtimes conclude, then this is definitely the film for you. If, however, you are...
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This is a great film, one that, if taken at face value, will completely fly above your head. If you're the kind of person who likes to decrypt movies after their runtimes conclude, then this is definitely the film for you. If, however, you are looking for a more immediate (repeat: not shallow) experience, then the movie is still good, but not brilliant. All in all it's a great character study, but I wasn't wowed the way critics and users promised.

Chances are you'll like the movie solely for the fact that it does entertain. In the end, however, you may be asking yourself what the whole point was, and no movie where you have to ask such as a question is without its flaws. Ultimately, Hard...
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Chances are you'll like the movie solely for the fact that it does entertain. In the end, however, you may be asking yourself what the whole point was, and no movie where you have to ask such as a question is without its flaws. Ultimately, Hard Eight's flaw is that it isn't big enough, which is understandable, as it was Paul Thomas Anderson's first major film. It's a good movie when judged solely by the psychology of the characters, but the plot's sole focus is on itself - begin, twist, end. If its a life lesson you're fishing for, jump right on to Boogie Nights.

Being John Malkovich is a perfect movie because, like all good films, it takes you on an escapist journey. A journey not necessarily long but a journey nonetheless; one that entertains with laughs, thrills, and drama, even though it doesn't need...
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Being John Malkovich is a perfect movie because, like all good films, it takes you on an escapist journey. A journey not necessarily long but a journey nonetheless; one that entertains with laughs, thrills, and drama, even though it doesn't need to, yet Being John Malkovich is all these. It is a film that dares to explore ideas and techniques ignored by the common film-maker. If you haven't seen this film, you will never guess how it ends judging solely from the way that it begins. This is pure, uncensored genius.