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Clerks II (2006)
9/10
the passion of the clerks
30 July 2006
I saw this movie the day it opened and let me tell you, it was amazing. I went into it, thinking that Kevin Smith could not top himself, and that the movie would not come close to the genius of the original, but i was happily surprised, as this sequel matched up to its predecessor. The movie is just as funny as the original, Dante and Randal are exactly as we left them in Clerks. Randals crude humor is still there, and Dante is as pessimistic as he was 10 years ago. The movie is great. Period. I don't want to give anything away in this review, but if you are a Kevin Smith fan, this movie is definitely for you. If you haven't seen Clerks don't worry you can still see this one, but definitely see the original. Clerks II is pure comic genius, I am going to see it a second time, because I ma sure i missed jokes from all the laughter in the theater. The movie gets 9/10 stars, definitely highly recommended.
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10/10
Classic
24 August 2005
i finally rented this and i kick myself for waiting so long to see it. the movie is classic and if you love movies you should see this one. the movie is a spoof of the bomb scare and the cold war. everything about this movie is genius. although it has aged with time it is still up there in my opinion as one of the best, and definitely one of Kubricks' best. the movie is definitely funny and the plot is quite intriguing and somewhat scary. the movie though is a complete spoof and a great black comedy. the war room scenes are all classic and their plan at the end for survival is great but i am not going to spoil it for you. Kubrick did a great job of creating a classic piece of film and i highly recommend this movie to everyone.
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8/10
great film
24 August 2005
this film is great. i saw it on a recommendation and i am so glad that i saw it. it has great insight into the gang problem that was in LA in the early 90's. the story is very well written and all of the actors do a phenomenal job portraying their characters. if you have not seen this movie you should. there is a little something in it for everyone, although it is mostly a drama. there is a love story in it also and of course there is action in it, with the gun fights and all. the plot is basically straightforward. Cuba Gooding Jr wants to get out of LA and basically does all he can to be a good kid while his friends dabble in life. all in all it is a great movie and i strongly recommend it.
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Batman Begins (2005)
10/10
you never learned to mind your surroundings
22 July 2005
This movie is fantastic. If you are a fan of Batman in any sense you will love it. Christian Bale is amazing as Batman. His acting is dead on, as is everyone else who is in it. The Scarecrow is awesome. The story is great. It goes into the past of Bruce Wayne and his training to become the Bat. It transitions greatly into a sequel which we will hopefully see soon. Hans Zimmers' score is fantastic for the film. I didn't think anyone could match Danny Elfman but he did. All of the scenery is great and is very well blended together. If in any sense you like superheroes especially Batman, I guarantee you will love this movie.
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awesome show
19 March 2005
i remember watching this show years back when it was on nickelodeon. i thought it was great. i haven't seen it in years though. if you ever see this on TV take the time to watch an episode you will not regret it. all of the characters are great and the show is most definitely a cult classic. i think that it should be revived or at least the reruns should be in circulation somewhere.. i found all of the characters amusing especially Artie the strongest man in the world, he was great. all in all the show was great and i think it was cut way too short. if you ever get your hands on this show you wont regret watching it. long live Pete and Pete. and of course Artie the strongest man in the world 7 out of 10 stars.
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Batman (1989)
8/10
I'm Batman
15 February 2005
I cant begin to tell you how many times I have seen this movie. The movie never gets old. It is probably the best one in the series. The movie is fantastic. the score is great by Danny Elfman. The acting is great I think that Hack Nicholson is great as the Joker. The whole movie is dark but it adds to the feel of the city. The movie is a classic superhero movie and is definitely one of my personal favorites. If you have yet to see this movie go and rent it. It is classic. All of the camera work and the different sets are all great. Once again this one is probably the best in the series and it is a classic superhero movie. 8 out of 10
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The Warriors (1979)
9/10
Great Movie
2 February 2005
I was listening to In the City by Joe Walsh and my dad asked me if i ever saw this movie The Warriors and i said no i have never heard of it.he told me to get it. I can honestly say that this movie is great. Lots of cool fight scenes and the movie is just great. If you have ever had the desire to see this movie check it out. the acting is pretty good but most of the movie is very dark in color since most of the action of the movie takes place in the nighttime but it is good. We follow the journey of a gang (the warriors) back to their home town after a meeting. The rest puts itself together but it is fantastic. If you like a good fighting movie you will like this. All in all the movie is great 9 out of 10.
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8/10
very moving
20 January 2005
I got to see this movie and meet the director Brent Scarpo this past fall at my school. The documentary is very moving and very much so makes you think. It tells the story of Columbine, the murder of James Byrd Jr, and the murder of Mathew Shepard. All of these tragic stories are brought together to give the view a better sense of what hate is and how we as a society can prevent it. Al things considered i learned a lot as a person and the movie seemed to movie the entire group of people. Brent also is a great guy and answered everyones questions and gave a great presentation. the movie is fantastic if you can find it check it out. It is worth the 90 minutes or so. It is very moving and if you liked the Laramie Project you will also enjoy this title. 8 out of 10
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awesome
11 January 2005
I rented this movie recently because i am a huge Marlon Brando fan. The movie is awesome. The movie has some of the strongest acting in it that i have ever seen. I didn't know until I read the credits that the movie is based on the play by Tennesse Williams. The movies plot is pretty simple but it is a movie that brings you in and you feel for the characters and their struggles. The overall movie is just fantastic and it is a timeless story. This movie has stood the test of time for a long time and because of the story and acting it will continue to be one of the classics of film. The movie is fantastic and i strongly recommend it to anyone looking to see a movie that pulls you in all the way until the end. 10 out of 10 stars.
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8/10
I i work for Mell Brooks
11 January 2005
Blazing Saddles is a hilarious western in true Mel Brooks form. If you are in the mood to see something that is going to make you laugh really hard then look no further than this movie. It is pure comic genius. All of the characters are original and Gene Wilder is awesome as he always is. If you like Mel Boooks and haven't seen this movie then you should see it right now. It is classic. Period. The story is pretty basic but it is full of humor so it is all good. The movie is classic like all of Mels works and it is very recommended if you haven't seen it. The movie has a little something for everyone in it. This is one of the movies that never gets old. If you want to laugh then this one will definitely come through.
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8/10
very good
30 December 2004
For my English class i had to write a review on ONe Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and I need to compare it to a similar film. It took me a long time to find a similar film until I was told about this movie. After looking for it for about three days i was able to find this movie and was very happily surprised. this movie is great. If you have come this far as to read a review on this lost classic rent it and watch it. As i said above, it is similar to Cuckoos nest. The characters are very deep and it was very fascinating to watch. I enjoyed this movie. I recommend it if you can find it. there are many great characters in this movie including a WWII general who thinks he is in the Civil War. It is a fantastic film that i strongly recommend.
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8/10
just as funny as the first one
30 December 2004
Waynes World 2 sees our two metal friends "a little older a little wiser and with hair starting to grow in really weird places." The movie is about a concert that Wayne wants to hold. "Waynestock". The whole movie goes through the struggle of putting it on. If you liked the first movie you will enjoy this one. Christopher Walken is in it and a few other people that just make this movie just a good as the first. Go ahead and rent this one if you haven't seen it yet. It is very funny as is the first one. Rent it watch it laugh and then watch it again. It is very good. Mike and Dana are brilliant as always and the entire cast does a great job good good movie. eight out of ten stars.
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Wayne's World (1992)
8/10
great movie
30 December 2004
I think that this is one of the best movies that has sprung from SNL. Mike Meyers and Dana Carvery are hilarious throughout. If you have yet to see this movie go and check it out. I live on the south side of Chicago and can tell you that it is very well portrayed in the film. Also after you see this movie you will never listen to Bohemian Rhapsody the same way again. The movie is basically about these two guys who have a cable access TV show and they are trying to get it on a real network. The movie is just hilarious and that is it. If you like either Mike or Dana or both then you will like this movie.It is great. So go ahead and laugh you butt of to this one eight out of ten stars.
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Kickboxer (1989)
7/10
pretty good movie
30 December 2004
this is the one of my favorite van dam movies. I think that it is also one of his best films. We watch his character train throughout the movie for a fight at the end. The martial arts throughout are very well done. This is one of those films you can watch every time it is on TV. If you like martial arts movies you will probably enjoy this one. The movie though is all about the final fight. Like many other films of its type. All in all van dam is great and if you want to see a film based on the martial arts that doesn't have Druce Lee or Jackie Chan or Jet Li in it then this movie is one for you. The story is pretty simple but the fight scenes are worth it so go for it. 7 out of 10.
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Donnie Brasco (1997)
8/10
Forget about it
16 December 2004
This movie is based on real events. If you haven't seen this movie and you like the " " Gangster slash mob movies. I saw this on a recommendation and i was very pleasantly surprised. Johnny Depp is awesome as Donnie Brosco. The movie is full of action and the story is great. I strongly recommend this one. I think that it is great and i am very interested to read the book. I haven't had time yet to do so but it is definitely on my list. It is very good. The movie also stars Al Paccino who does an amazing job also. the two make a great pair together in this movie. Go for it and see this one it is great. It has a little something for everyone and i will give it eight out of ten stars.
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10/10
Awesome
16 December 2004
This is a freakin great movie. I think that this is one of the best crime movies ever. Go and see it if you ever wanted to see this movie, what are you waiting for. I was looking for something to watch a while ago and came upon this one. I turned it on and watched it twice. Kevin Spacey is excellent as Verbal. As are everyone else in the movie. It is very well put together. The movie is great. If you like crime movies you will like this movie. Full of action and just a great story all together. this is one that i have to get on DVD. I have it on VHS but i am interested to see what kind of features are on it. Definitely strongly recommended. Great movie 10 out of 10 stars. excellent.
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The Natural (1984)
9/10
Good bye Mr. Spalding
16 December 2004
this is my favorite movie about baseball. It is a very heart-warming story about a ballplayer and his fame. Robert Redford is great as the lead Roy Hobbs. The movie s based on the book the Natural. It is a great movie. if you haven't seen it go and see it now. It is a great movie. This is a movie that really never gets old. I can not tell you how many times i have seen it but it is still as good as the first time i saw it. The movie has some great music in it from Randy Newman. The movie is very good. If you liked the book the movie is just as good. the acting is very well done. The sets and everything really take us back into the 1930's. It is fantastic. Go and see it if you haven't nine out of ten stars.
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9/10
great movie
16 December 2004
This is part three of the Indy trilogy. In my opinion it is the best one. It is very good. This movie is full of action. If you have yet to see this movie go and see it. See this movie is all that i have to say. It is fun and action packed. We get to see Indy as a kid and also find out how he got his hat. We watch Indy and his dad go on a quest to find the Cup of Christ. The movie is very well done and if you liked the other two you will like this one. If you haven't seen this movie see it. This movie is one of my favorite action movies. It is just plain good. there is not much else to say about it other than that. Go for it. I strongly recommend this film. Sean Connary is great as Dr Jones. Good movie. nine out of ten.
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Rocky V (1990)
8/10
poignant
16 December 2004
This movie is very different than the others in the series but it is pretty good. If you liked the rest of the movies i would recommend this movie but if you have not seen the rest of them then do not see this one first. Although it is good it is not as good as the rest of them. We see Rocky's kid having a hard time in school so he want s to turn to fighting and the conflicts with that. This is all that i can really say without ruining the movie. Go for it if you liked the rest of the series. I didn't know what i was getting into when i rented this. I thought there was going to be more fighting in it. the final fight between rocky and the guy he was training is awesome. So it is good but not as strong as the rest of the series. 8 out of 10 This is my ranking of the series 1). Rocky 4 and Rocky 1 2). Eocky 3 3). Rocky 2 4). Rocky 5
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Rocky IV (1985)
10/10
the best one
16 December 2004
This movie is the best one of the series tied with part one. It is great and for me a person who missed the US best Russia in hockey so it is great o see this. Rocky has a great speech at the end about change. It is a great movie. Watching Rocky go through his training in Russia is pretty cool and watching the Russian do his training with his hi tech equipment is cool. This movie is definitely recommended. go for it and see this one. Especially if you liked the rest of the series. The acting is very good and Dolph Lungeran as the Russian is pretty cool. Threr are few things that happened also that i haven't mentioned in this because it would ruin the movie. Great movie 10 out of 10 stars.
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Rocky III (1982)
9/10
One of my favorites from the series
16 December 2004
With part three we see rocky after he has become heavy weight champion. We also see that Mr T wants to box him for the title. There are a couple things that happen but i don't want to ruin the movie for you. i think that this one is very good it is in second place for me with parts 1 and 4 in first. If you have so far liked the series you will definitely like this one. Los of action with lots of drama in it. Go ahead and see this one you will enjoy it. All of the character are played with grace and style. If you want to see a very good drama slash action movie this one is great and you will greatly enjoy it. This movie gets nine out of ten possible starts strongly recommended.
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Rocky II (1979)
9/10
Almost as good as the first one
16 December 2004
This movie is set right after the fight between Apollo and Rocky and leads all the way to their rematch. This one is almost as good a the first but it is sort of rehashing the same exact plot, but it is very good. If you liked the first one you will like this one. The acting is just as strong and it is overall a good movie part of a great series. I think that part two is just about as strong as the first one. It is full of action and just over all good movie. One again great performances by Sly, Tyla, Burgess and the rest of the crew. This is just plainly speaking a good movie that has a very heartwarming story. Great movie strongly recommended 9 out of 10 stars.
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Rocky (1976)
10/10
Great movie
16 December 2004
This is a great movie. This is one of those movies i watch every time it is on. I think that Sly was made to play Rocky and the whole movie was done very well. the fight scenes are great the music is great. If you have not seen this movie you should most definitely check this one out. I think that this is probably the best one out of the five that have been made but they are all pretty good. If you want to see a great movie that deals with sports then you should see this one. It is great. I really don't know what else to tell you. It is about an underground boxer who is given a chance to win the heavy weight tile. Burgess Merrideth plays the trainer and does a fantastic job. This movie is strongly recommended. 10 out of 10
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Quadrophenia (1979)
8/10
Can you see the real me??
16 December 2004
I bought this one on DVD because i am a Who fan and i was told that this movie is very good. I watched it once and didn't get it, so i watched it again and then i liked it. it is a fantastic movie brought us with great music from the Who. If you are a fan of this band or want to see a very underrated movie check this out. Sting has a small role in this movie. It is basically a battle between this guys four different personalities. There is also a battle between the Mods and the Rockers. This is a great movie and it also explains the fantastic concept album better. I think that you should see this movie if you can fund it. well at least by me it is hard to find this movie so i am glad that i bought it. So go ahead and check this out you will enjoy it. there is a little something in it for everyone. so will give it 8 out of 10.
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8/10
not their best
16 December 2004
but very good. I like all of Python's stuff but this one is not my favorite. It is very funny like everything else they do though. If you like Python and haven't seen this, check it out. I think the fish are hilarious and the song "Always look on the bright side of Life" is also great. so there are many good points to this movie. I would say go out and see this movie if you have seen the other two. If not see them fist and then see this one. They are all great and worth checking out. this is a very good movie even though it is not my favorite from them I still enjoy watching it. Go and see it if yo have yet to, you will definitely find yourself laughing at it. So although this one isn't my particular favorite from the group i still like ti and it makes me laugh so 8 out of 10
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