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Captain Marvel (2019)
Fun ride.
I'd normally rate it an 8, but bumping it two to counter some of the misogynistic bullshiat here.
The Longest Yard (2005)
No Wonder Eddie Albert Just Kicked
I would echo the sentiments of those who said this is a very pale imitation of the original. No wonder Eddie Albert died the day before its release. I didn't believe any of the actors because of the poor character development -- the dialog was extremely wooden, even from Cromwell, who can do much better. Sandler showed no emotion and gave the audience little reason to support of empathize with him. Rock does a good job ad-libbing through a poorly re-written script (the original screenplay by Tracy Keenan Wynn was great. He must be cringing through every minute watching this hash). I found myself for much of the movie comparing scenes, line delivery and dialog with the original. And nine times out of 10, the remake came up lacking. Sadly, Hollywood is not going to get the message we all want this poorly made film to deliver, because it will do extremely well at the box office thanks to the casting of Sandler, Nelly and the ex-jocks, bringing a built-in audience. Only source of enjoyment to me were the less obvious cameos, including Dan Patrick as the Miami traffic cop.
The Point (1971)
A masterpiece every child (and adult) should see
How wonderful that The Point is now available on DVD!
This 1971 TV special tells the story of Oblio, a round-headed child born into a world of pointy-headed people. He faces discrimination, is banished, and then returns at the end to teach an important lesson to the town.
The cartoon works on so many levels its a joy to watch and re-watch. The moral lessons come fast, furious and they're so enjoyably and subtle that it makes you feel good. "Everyone must have a point!"
A lot of the early '70s mentality is embedded in The Point, and the tone and lessons remind us that the '60s and '70s WERE an ideal time, filled with great ideals. The Harry Nielsson songs are outstanding, and the animation is a cross between Peter Max and the folks that did Rocky & Bullwinkle.
I snagged the Disney version on VHS more than 10 years ago, and let my small children watch it several times. I'm looking forward to enjoying it on crystal-clear DVD now.
Something's Got to Give (1962)
An inside look at a bad movie that never was
I also watched the TV special version of this. I would agree that this was destined to be an awful movie. But it is fascinating to watch the outtakes and other problems to see what was going on behind the scenes as Marilyn self-destructed.
If you're a fan of bad movies that never were, also check out the I Claudius set, as it includes a documentary on the shelved 1939 film effort starring Charles Laughton.