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Despite its good intentions, this 4th Superman pic (& the last to star Christopher Reeve) is the worst of the series.
The Man of Steel decides to rid our world of nukes, which inspires his nemesis Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman again) to create Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow).
Reeve & Hackman are as watchable as ever, but there are more holes in the film's plot than there are in swiss cheese & the poor SFX certainly don't help.
The Man of Steel decides to rid our world of nukes, which inspires his nemesis Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman again) to create Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow).
Reeve & Hackman are as watchable as ever, but there are more holes in the film's plot than there are in swiss cheese & the poor SFX certainly don't help.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Despite the success of Tim Burton's good-looking but dramatically lacking 1989 Batman, it wasn't until this film that the Caped Crusader would finally get the big screen justice that Christopher Reeve & co. gave to Superman (hence why this pic is called Batman Begins & the Superman revival was called Superman Returns).
Although some have criticized the tone of voice he uses, Christian Bale brings the pathos & energy to the title role which Michael Keaton failed (or was unable) to bring.
Bruce Wayne travels the world acquiring the means to fight for justice following his parents' death. He later finds himself fighting the very man who mentored him (Liam Neeson) & the diabolical Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy).
Like Superman, this film has an appropriately epic feel which allows the viewer to get into the mind of the main character and discover what drives him. My favorite scenes are Batman & Gordon (Gary Oldman) forging their professional bond.
Although some have criticized the tone of voice he uses, Christian Bale brings the pathos & energy to the title role which Michael Keaton failed (or was unable) to bring.
Bruce Wayne travels the world acquiring the means to fight for justice following his parents' death. He later finds himself fighting the very man who mentored him (Liam Neeson) & the diabolical Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy).
Like Superman, this film has an appropriately epic feel which allows the viewer to get into the mind of the main character and discover what drives him. My favorite scenes are Batman & Gordon (Gary Oldman) forging their professional bond.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The followup to Batman Begins, with the same director & most of the same players from that film, more than deserves the praise it has gotten.
Batman (Bale) now finds himself facing the Joker (Heath Ledger, who accomplished the impossible by forever extinguishing the memory of Jack Nicholson's Joker from the Burton film). At the same time, Bruce finds himself championing Gotham City's new D.A. Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), who has become involved with Bruce's childhood friend Rachel (Maggie Gyllenhaal).
This film is perhaps the most tragic superhero film ever made.
Batman (Bale) now finds himself facing the Joker (Heath Ledger, who accomplished the impossible by forever extinguishing the memory of Jack Nicholson's Joker from the Burton film). At the same time, Bruce finds himself championing Gotham City's new D.A. Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), who has become involved with Bruce's childhood friend Rachel (Maggie Gyllenhaal).
This film is perhaps the most tragic superhero film ever made.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Kym (Anne Hathaway), a recovering drug addict whose razor sharp sense of humor is matched only by her personal demons, returns home from rehab to attend the wedding of her sister Rachel (Rosemarie DeWitt). Once there, she brings the proceedings to levels both funny & painful.
Hathaway is great in the lead, & much of the film was effectively shot as if it was a home movie.
Hathaway is great in the lead, & much of the film was effectively shot as if it was a home movie.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This interesting comedy-drama deals with a single mother (Amy Adams) who, wishing to send her son to a private school, quits her job and, with her underachieving sister (Emily Blunt), forms the company Sunshine Cleaning, which cleans up after crime scenes.
Although I somehow doubt creating such a business is as easy as this film makes it out to be, the stars keep things lively, especially Alan Arkin as the ladies' father.
Although I somehow doubt creating such a business is as easy as this film makes it out to be, the stars keep things lively, especially Alan Arkin as the ladies' father.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This fantasy film, set in a world populated by Muppet-esque characters (created by Muppet masters Jim Henson & Frank Oz) with no human beings anywhere in sight, has elements of both Star Wars & The Lord of the Rings.
Jen, the last Gelfling, sets out to restore the title crystal, which as been broken by the vicious Skeksis, who had taken over the land centuries earlier. During his journey, Jen is astonished when he encounters Kira, another Gelfling on the same quest.
This movie remains a great achievement, even in this day & age of obvious CGI. Trevor Jones's musical score rivals John Williams's Star Wars music as the finest for a fantasy film
Jen, the last Gelfling, sets out to restore the title crystal, which as been broken by the vicious Skeksis, who had taken over the land centuries earlier. During his journey, Jen is astonished when he encounters Kira, another Gelfling on the same quest.
This movie remains a great achievement, even in this day & age of obvious CGI. Trevor Jones's musical score rivals John Williams's Star Wars music as the finest for a fantasy film
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This comedy gives crude humor a good name. A slacker (Seth Rogan) learns the meaning of responsibility & devotion when his one night stand with a beautiful anchor (Katherine Heigl)-for the E! network, no less- results in her pregnancy.
The two leads are funny, although some of the humor is not for all tastes.
The two leads are funny, although some of the humor is not for all tastes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Lost Boys [WS/P&S] [DVD] [1987]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
This blend of teen comedy and vampire horror remains popular thanks to a willful placing of style over substance in making the vampires more cool than actually scary. Warner's DVD edition is pretty basic, but does at least emphasize director Joel Schumacher's visual flamboyance. The stylized lighting and shiny sets and costumes benefit from a seamless anamorphic widescreen transfer, and the Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track ensures the brooding '80s soundtrack is crisp and clear. The extra features are slick but limited, consisting of the original theatrical trailer and some mildly interesting production notes. Thoughts from Schumacher or his teen heartthrob stars might have been welcome, but since the film plays like an extended MTV video, perhaps there is little insight or background to be discussed. Though this disc is nothing special, the feature itself is certainly improved by DVD technology, making it an interesting edition for '80s nostalgists.
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The 2 Coreys (Haim & Feldman) were at the height of their success with this classic in which Haim discovers that the town he & his family have just moved to is inhabited by vampires (led by Kiefer Sutherland).
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This ghost story (with elements of the Hitchcock films Suspicion & Rear Window) deals with a woman (Michelle Pfeiffer) who, following the arrival of new neighbors next door, becomes more and more interested in a young girl who disappeared some years earlier, to the bewilderment of her husband (Harrison Ford).
Both stars are wonderful. Pfeiffer has the meatier role, but Ford is also terrific in an uncharacteristic supporting part, and there is a fabulous shock at the film's climax (kudos to the two leads for making this shock better than it otherwise would've been). Only the slasher film-mentality of the conclusion doesn't ring true.
Both stars are wonderful. Pfeiffer has the meatier role, but Ford is also terrific in an uncharacteristic supporting part, and there is a fabulous shock at the film's climax (kudos to the two leads for making this shock better than it otherwise would've been). Only the slasher film-mentality of the conclusion doesn't ring true.
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Romantic comedies on DVD are often cash cows for studios, and with the all the enjoyable extras milked into Touchstone Home Entertainment's Sweet Home Alabama, this is one disc sure to rise to the top. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Patrick Dempsey, and Candice Bergen, Sweet Home Alabama is a charming film about a self-made New York designer who must rendezvous with her Southern roots before her new life can flourish. The movie, presented in anamorphic video, is shown in 2.35:1 widescreen with crisp colors and clear projection. The Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound is decent, especially during the conversations and Civil War "battle" scenes. Not much in terms of groundbreaking surround sound, but this is a romantic comedy, not an apocalyptic war adventure. A French language track is also available. In terms of extras, Touchstone included those viewer-friendly options that many fans of this genre will enjoy. There's a SHeDAISY music video and 12 chapter selections. The director's screen-specific audio commentary is worth a watch, especially since Andy Tennant uses this platform to really discuss his passion for this film as well as what funny things happened during the shoot. The anecdotes alone are worth listening to. But by far, the best extra on the disc is "Off the Cutting Room Floor," a collection of eight deleted scenes with an introduction by Tennant. To top that off is the always-popular alternate ending feature, with commentary.
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A successful New York fashion designer (Reese Witherspoon) gets engaged to a man (Patrick Dempsey) who's the son of the mayor (Candice Bergen). There's just one tidbit: She has to return to her old haunts in Alabama to officially divorce her childhood sweetheart (Josh Lucas).
Witherspoon is as appealing as ever, but the film itself is predicable beyond belief (the film's tagline- Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it- basically says it all). Not to mention that there are more cliches about the South than you can count. I'm surprised there were no Deliverance jokes thrown in.
Witherspoon is as appealing as ever, but the film itself is predicable beyond belief (the film's tagline- Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it- basically says it all). Not to mention that there are more cliches about the South than you can count. I'm surprised there were no Deliverance jokes thrown in.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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