Grindhouse is a fantastic film, and sure to please anyone who is prepared for what they are going to see. The performances were fantastic and the writing was very well done(not to mention the special effects, which were beyond amazing).

While the film is beautiful, 8 1/2 really is not my cup of tea. The plot is so scattered, many things appear to be abstract, and the voices usually don't sync up with the mouths that are supposedly speaking. Throughout the whole film I was...
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While the film is beautiful, 8 1/2 really is not my cup of tea. The plot is so scattered, many things appear to be abstract, and the voices usually don't sync up with the mouths that are supposedly speaking. Throughout the whole film I was wondering what all the hoopla was about.

Final verdict: pass. Unless, you know, you want to see it.

I'm HUGE fan of Ben Affleck (one of our generation's most under-appreciated actors in my opinion) but I was really disappointed in this film. Affleck plays a Hollywood agent who comes into a hard time relating to both his work and home lives, not...
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I'm HUGE fan of Ben Affleck (one of our generation's most under-appreciated actors in my opinion) but I was really disappointed in this film. Affleck plays a Hollywood agent who comes into a hard time relating to both his work and home lives, not to mention there is a psychotic screenwriter who basically blackmails him through stealing his journal.

The story of the film has some major problems. It never really decides if it wants to be funny or taken seriously, and it seems like the actions and performances seem to change between the two with every scene.

While (almost) none of the performances are truly awful, none of them are great either, which is a real shame considering this film has some talented performers. The actress that plays the Asian screenwriter who blackmails Affleck is not very good in this film. Her performance is almost like a stereotypical imitation of Asian women rather than a real character.

Overall, this movie is a pass. Try watching some of Affleck's better movies, such as Chasing Amy or even Hollywoodland.

The 400 Blows is a film about a young man who really can't catch a break at home or at school, so he decides to try life out on his own. It's incredibly moving at times, and often hilarious. Definitely a must-see for any movie buff.

I agree with the critics AND minimax34...this is definitely the least funny out of Trey Parker's efforts. The concept is genius, but the jokes seem so tacky and forced, while the performances (with the exception of Parker and his buddy Stone, who...
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I agree with the critics AND minimax34...this is definitely the least funny out of Trey Parker's efforts. The concept is genius, but the jokes seem so tacky and forced, while the performances (with the exception of Parker and his buddy Stone, who has a bit part in the film) are all lackluster.

Final verdict: rent it if you're a fan of Parker--There are a few laughs in it for you. Everyone else should probably skip it.

Flags of Our Fathers is a movie with its heart in the right place, the problem is that the film relies on feeling for these characters, and I found myself maybe caring about one of them a tiny bit. The story jumps back and forth between three time...
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Flags of Our Fathers is a movie with its heart in the right place, the problem is that the film relies on feeling for these characters, and I found myself maybe caring about one of them a tiny bit. The story jumps back and forth between three time periods: the war, coming home from the war, and present time. All of the parts shown in present time really don't develop the story, they just set up a bizarre technique that does nothing but add 20 extra minutes to a movie that already feels like it has been going on forever.

All in all, I say this movie is a rent. Even if you really like it, I don't think you'll be watching it more than a few times.

A really funny stand-up concert performance that is occasionally brought down by the added scripted scenes. Sarah is one of the few bright lights in America's comedy scene.

The Eye is about Mun, a blind woman who gets a "haunted" eye transplant, allowing her to see, with the consequence of seeing dead people. While this sounds like it would be exactly like the Sixth Sense, The Eye never really manages to be...
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The Eye is about Mun, a blind woman who gets a "haunted" eye transplant, allowing her to see, with the consequence of seeing dead people. While this sounds like it would be exactly like the Sixth Sense, The Eye never really manages to be quite as entertaining. Most of the film isn't focused on scaring the audience, but rather setting up the story of Mun, which really never becomes all that grabbing. The scares here are mostly absent, with the exception of one of the very last scenes, which is as horrific and epic as a scene in a horror movie can get.
I can't really recommend this one, but I'm anxious to see what Tom Cruise and Co. do with the film next year when they adapt it for American audiences. Something tells me that it's not going to be any better.

Ghost Dog is a very interesting film concerning a hitman (played by Forest Whitaker) that lives by the rules of the Samurai. Whitaker gives a very solid performance, making the subject matter seem not as ridiculous as it sounds.
The movie...
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Ghost Dog is a very interesting film concerning a hitman (played by Forest Whitaker) that lives by the rules of the Samurai. Whitaker gives a very solid performance, making the subject matter seem not as ridiculous as it sounds.
The movie is very interesting, although very unbelieveable at times. Definitely worth checking out.

The performances in this film are very strong, but as a whole I felt that the plot was spread a little bit thin. There are far too many parts of this movie that really just feel boring, which is a shame. I would like to see a tighter cut edition....
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The performances in this film are very strong, but as a whole I felt that the plot was spread a little bit thin. There are far too many parts of this movie that really just feel boring, which is a shame. I would like to see a tighter cut edition. Worth a rent.

A fantastic documentary that really draws you into the lives of the two main subjects, both of whom are professional stunt-women looking for work. Appearances by both Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino add to the film, almost giving it a sense...
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A fantastic documentary that really draws you into the lives of the two main subjects, both of whom are professional stunt-women looking for work. Appearances by both Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino add to the film, almost giving it a sense of credibility. Definitely worth checking out.

The film's script it engaging, but it is shot and acted in a way that isn't very engaging. The two protagonists are completely emotionless and flat throughout the entire film, but perhaps that was the director's intention.

A great film with fantastic dialogue. Every single scene has excellent character interaction, and although we never seen the heist that the film is built around, the film never seems like something is missing. A fantastic first outing for...
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A great film with fantastic dialogue. Every single scene has excellent character interaction, and although we never seen the heist that the film is built around, the film never seems like something is missing. A fantastic first outing for Tarantino, and one that should not be missed.

The fact that this film was put out on DVD by Criterion is kind of...well...hilarious. Not a whole lot to see here. A typical romantic drama involving troubles with social classes. Rock Hudson is inadvertently hysterical, but other than that,...
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The fact that this film was put out on DVD by Criterion is kind of...well...hilarious. Not a whole lot to see here. A typical romantic drama involving troubles with social classes. Rock Hudson is inadvertently hysterical, but other than that, nothing really makes this film stand out.

Marlon Brando really shines in this tale of loyalty and corruption. Leonard Bernstein's score is a little over-the-top at times, but is still really moving and adds a lot to the film. A must see for any living thing.

A very satisfying film that is visually brilliant. The acting is superb...the effects are unbelievable. Truly a must see for anyone who is a fan of Frank Miller or of Sin City.

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A very satisfying film that is visually brilliant. The acting is superb...the effects are unbelievable. Truly a must see for anyone who is a fan of Frank Miller or of Sin City.

PM me if you want to know the few "nit-picky" reasons why I didn't think it was absolutely perfect.

A truly great Bond film, even though it doesn't really feel like you're watching Bond. Craig is so stone-faced and serious throughout most of the movie, that the film just feels like a really good action movie.

Saw was the spark that ignited the recent "torture film" craze, and it remains one of the best. The story is very creepy and somewhat unpredictable, while the performances, although a bit over-the-top, are very interesting to watch....
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Saw was the spark that ignited the recent "torture film" craze, and it remains one of the best. The story is very creepy and somewhat unpredictable, while the performances, although a bit over-the-top, are very interesting to watch. Guaranteed to make you cringe.

This film is plagued with problems, the first being that it's downright boring. The first movie had plenty of hand to hand combat, and interesting ways for the kids to die. In this sequel, if the kids aren't being shot, their heads are exploding....
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This film is plagued with problems, the first being that it's downright boring. The first movie had plenty of hand to hand combat, and interesting ways for the kids to die. In this sequel, if the kids aren't being shot, their heads are exploding. There's absolutley no variation in the violence.

Secondly, none of the new class has any personality. The first class was interesting because you could distinctly tell what kid was in what social group, and who were and weren't friends. This film was missing that, along with hardly any backstory, so the new characters aren't the least bit interesting.

...and the ending is absolutely terrible.

A very violent film just dripping with social commentary. The performances are mostly over-the-top, but seem to work in this movie, due to the outrageousness of the plot. Not for the faint of heart.

While not quite as funny as most of his stuff in Da Ali G Show, Cohen's anti-semetic character really shines in this film. The only things that takes away from this film are the scripted parts between actors. The hilarity in this film is when...
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While not quite as funny as most of his stuff in Da Ali G Show, Cohen's anti-semetic character really shines in this film. The only things that takes away from this film are the scripted parts between actors. The hilarity in this film is when Cohen plays off of everyday people, showing his mastery of improv.

Night and Fog is a short documentary concerning the horrors of WWII concentration camps. The film is both effective and chilling due to the footage of the victims. An extremely graphic film that shows the monstrocities committed at these camps.

While the story is amazing (and many parts are supposedly true), this film is worth your time simply because of Tom Hulce. An amazing performance. One of the best of all time.

The front of the DVD declares that this film is "The American answer to Shaun of the Dead"... nothing could be more false. This film thinks that it is funnier than it really is. There are some good ideas here, but none of the gags really...
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The front of the DVD declares that this film is "The American answer to Shaun of the Dead"... nothing could be more false. This film thinks that it is funnier than it really is. There are some good ideas here, but none of the gags really work all that well, and the plot is so cliched I wanted to scream at times.