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Nochnoy dozor (2004)
A true masterpiece!
Wow - I just watch this yesterday after buying the PAL Region 5 DVD.... and let me tell you this movie will grip you from the beginning and won't let you go..... I'm still in it's grip - I can't stop thinking about it! This film flawlessly blends a deep storyline, symbolism, action, special effects, and leaves you breathless & wanting more.
If you don't already know, this is a horror trilogy and the 2nd one is due out in Russia sometime early 2006. I really don't think I can wait that long to find out what happens next (especially since I live in America).
Timur Bekmambetov, you have created a true masterpiece and I applaud you - please keep it coming!
I highly recommend this film - see it at as soon as you can!
Shu shan zheng zhuan (2001)
A true epic fantasy adventure ...
This movie is well done on so many levels that I am in awe that the score is as low as it is (5.9/10(576 votes) as of this writing). This movie has incredible special effects, a true epic storyline, complex great character interaction, and mind-blowing battles - they have to be seen to be believed! The only complaint I have is the subtitles on the HK DVD version I got (some lines were not translated - ???).
I just don't understand when I read & hear from various sources: "it has a confusing plot....", "I couldn't follow the story...." or "Characters came from nowhere...". From the very 1st time I watched this movie, I understood it, followed it, knew why characters were there, and I absolutely loved it! I've watched it about 8 times already and each time it is pure enjoyment. Oh, and this is not just my opinion, because I've shown this movie to many fellow Americans (people who have never seen an HK film before) who feel the same way. Not one of them failed to follow the storyline and each person declared their love for this movie. Oh man, why can't we have stuff like this coming out of Hollywood? At least Lord of the Rings had a nice marriage of special effects, character development, and storyline.
This is not coming from a Asian film lover newbie either. I own an extensive library of Asian films and I must say that this movie is one of my greatest DVDs. When you watch it you will be blown away by the amazing special effects and epic feel of this movie. You will be drawn into this fantasy world and you won't want to leave! I've seen both the 1983 version and the 2001 (both done by Tsui Hark), and the 2001 is far better in comparison IMO.
Besides the subtitles, I have one additional complaint about this movie: I didn't want it to end.... I'm begging you Mr. Hark - can we please have a sequel?
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Incredible - Hollywood Please Follow Peter Jackson's Example!
I could write 1000 words raving about the movie, but if you want to read something like that you can look at the other comments posted here. Basically, if you've seen the 1st LOTR, then you know you want to see the 2nd one. If you haven't seen either, then you're missing out no matter what type of movies you enjoy.
I will say several things in closing:
1) It is one of the top 5 movies I have even seen.
2) It is the best epic/fantasy movie(series) I have ever seen!
3) It follows the book closely as did the first.
4) The computer generated effects are better than anything else out there.
5) The story and character development are very deep and real.
6) "The Two Towers" is a lot more action packed than "Fellowship of the Ring".
7) In some ways "The Two Towers" exceeds "Fellowship of the Ring".
8) The movie is too awesome for words.
9) The movie is too awesome for any kind of expression
10) GO SEE IT!
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
A worthy sequel - great fun for adults and kids alike
After reading some of these user reviews (especially the one about the Latino vs. White.... you have to be kidding me), I felt compelled to write one of my own. Spy Kids 2 had everything I expected - a whole new adventure with characters from first that is fun, exciting, humorous, and still manages to teach about doing the right thing. I also appreciated the references to the original ^_^ , and the special effects were even better than the first.
The hardest people to please in this case would be my 2 daughters (4 & 7) who own the first Spy Kids on DVD and have seen it so many times they can act out the scenes down to the facial expressions and body motions. When they saw Spy Kids 2 this past weekend they were transfixed and left the theater excited about seeing Carmen and Juni in their latest adventure.
A great movie for adults and kids... I cannot recommend this sequel highly enough!