Reviews

This is certainly low budget. I do respect the concept. Some can look at this and see a mocking of those got too deep into Dungeon and Dragons. I am not a gamer, I've never played any ever. I understand the devotion, as long as they don't hurt anyone and they pay their own bills.

This movie certainly isn't going to win any awards (of any kind). But considering what they had I think I they did a credible job. The actors were believable, I've seen many more accomplished actors with less of an effect. The script was good enough, but it's people controlled by their own imagination.

It just goes to show the power of imagination.

Is this a ripoff (70's lingo for a 70's movie) of a Bond movie. Partly yes and partly no. Compared to other movies of the era, it's not anymore of a ripoff than the "In Like Flint" series or "Matt Helm" series. Both and others like it were very entertaining. This movie as well very entertaining. If some find it dated, of course it is, it's 50 years old.

This was the Warner Brothers 50th Anniversary movie. It's probably the first martial arts movie to have a real budget, that's probably what makes it what it is. What it did for the United States is to really jumpstart the affection of martial arts in the country. Shorty after the release and the death of Bruce Lee after its US release; brought greater attention. I can remember seeing Lee on the cover of "Tiger Beat" magazine in my sister's room. As a kid then, there were places to train and study everywhere.

For the movie itself, it has much to offer. Fantastic action scenes, a reasonable story line, and character development arcs. Like any other movie like it, similar shortcomings; unrealistic fight outcomes and exaggerated techniques. And best of all a story of good versus evil.

Even after 50 years it's still well worth your time. No CGI, that's as good a reason as any.

I think this was a pretty decent show. I generally stay away from movies like this. Mostly I like westerns. This is about as far away from a western that you can go. I like a lot in this. It does seem the "competitors" did nothing to prepare. I can imagine each person learning something that they could teach the other during the time. Do I think I could do it? I think I could, but I don't think my wife of 33 years could. I never minded solitude. Kate Bosworth looks pretty bad. I think she needs a pizza!

It was very nice to see M. Emmet Walsh, it's been a very long time. It's good that some learn money doesn't have the same value as we think.

Our movie is only 1:35 long. The first 7 minutes are just listing all the producers. It appears all these producers are trying to mock history. My guess this movie was made to provide a tax write off for the 10,000 or so producers. The sets are awful. They show a refugee camp, with people in different states of distress with muddy grounds. Yet no one has mud on their feet, all the clothes are clean, and new looking. The worst is no one is sweating trapping through the jungle, no mosquitoes etc. Everyone fires their guns without seeking cover. Unsecured phone conversations concerning a possible invasion? Well our CIA might do that these days. Basically it's awful and makes no sense. Which brings me back to my first point.

Save your time, I wish I did.

You could watch this movie just for the scenery and the architecture; both are amazing. It may not be quite as violent as the first two in the series. It may not equal the first, but it surpasses the second.

I don't think the Dakota Fanning character is fleshed out enough, and the Federal Government NEVER moves this fast. It's she's so underutilized.

The remaining support characters were all played so very well. The villagers represented a real idyllic community in Sicily.

There's not a lot fault with the movie. There's probably too many subtitles.

Denzel Washington is as always tremendous.

I'm not sure if this movie is an advertisement for cigarette smoking, or a shot at apathetic law enforcement. The director/producer seems to think all but the principal character have no concern for the public they serve. As a retired cop, others I've known in smaller agencies are more enthusiastic than others. They take pride in their community and show a sense of duty and obligation. Not really seen in this movie.

The producer/director also doesn't seem to care much for people of faith. They generally aren't portrayed in a positive light.

Overall the movie is rather drab and seems to unjustly depict small town people. The nicest thing I can say is the makeup on Robin Wright is excellent. She's a very beautiful woman and she is made to look rather ordinary. The other positive is Jack Nicholson is told not to nude sun bath. That's definitely a plus!

Lastly, super good to see the 69 Olds!

It seems to lack quite a bit. I had just read Dracula about 2 months ago. Not to compare it to our movie, but because I never had. This movie does somewhat follow the book (in outline only). In the first place this is my kind of movie. There's a lot to like about it too. The atmosphere is excellent. The scenes shipboard are fantastic. All and all the acting and special effects were terrific. I think we're it falls short is the script and certain inconsistencies that would have made things better. Typically sailing vessels would tack to take full advantage of the wind. Often our ship (fully rigged) has only the jibs catching the wind. An experienced captain would have certainly tacked to take full advantage. Speaking of the captain, Liam Cunningham, screen time is much too short for my taste. One of our crew members is a physician. He seems to conduct frequent blood transfusion using only his blood. He's not weakened or for that matter as often as he seems to do it dead.

I enjoyed it for the atmosphere and depiction of times at sea. I think reading Hornblower and the Hotspur is more fulfilling.

I tried! An interesting story, probably. The lighting was so bad, and belligerent speech was so hard to follow. My super hot wife of 37 years and I actually went to Deadwood from FLORIDA! And much like our movie there wasn't enough there for a movie or a trip. I kept waiting for Calamity Jane to vomit on everyone.

It was very nice to see Gerald McRaney in a movie role. We actually chose to watch it for Timothy Olyphant and Ian McShane, however there wasn't near enough of either to make our movie compelling or even interesting.

There were a few positives; the movie sets were great as well as the costumes. Outside of that, it's a miss.

To start I didn't even want to watch this, but it's on while I'm at the gym. It seems that all the homes look very much the same, I suppose that has to do with trends. But I've hardly ever seen so much discussion about few things of little value.

What's missing are the so many considerations that should be weighed. Our host is showing properties in areas that have common roofing fencing etc. There should be some discussion as to how these things are handled. Does the monthly maintenance cover that or is the owner responsible for all that. If my neighbor has a roof leak that's leaking into my house and not theirs there's not much motivation for them to repair. So time spent on how to go through these type of contracts would be helpful.

Too much time on the nonsensical fluff conversation. The host also seems to lack professionalism. If my realtor showed up in shorts and a white tshirt I wouldn't consider them as professional.

This is a movie I've loved since I was a child. I don't know if it's one many things that inspired me to "move away from it all."

If you find the story unbelievable and pretentious, you can watch it for the magnificent scenery. It has so much to offer.

Jeremiah the greenhorn trying to make it and learning he's not prepared. There's certainly no time to cry! Bear Claw the wiley grizzled veteran of the mountain, with pride and knowledge that gave the greenhorn a chance. Delle the wacky trapper that's as good a friend as he is an enemy.

Anyone of these characters would have made a wonderful movie. We are fortunate that we had them all it one movie.

I probably watch this once a year and find something new in it every time.

Where to begin; possibly the best hour and a half I've spent in ages. I hope it will inspire many. Those that merely need more support this will do it. I hope it will inspire others to study the word, not to read. Verify what people tell you with your own study. I also hope it will help return those that have fallen away.

It provides a way of looking at Christs ministry from a point I'd never heard. The ideas are placed with logic and an understanding of the culture of the time. As the world pushes away faith hopefully it we'll help draw us back.

It was well worth your time, besides how can an hour and a half hurt.

This was very good. I'd rather have a good story an excellent cast and fair effects than great CGI with no story and a bunch of meaningless monsters and caped characters. That's what this was, it's a movie, so it's not going to be completely believable and this is not believable. But it's a terrific show and I'm sorry I waited so long to see it.

Gerard Butler was tremendous and probably the best thing I've seen him in quite some time. The supporting cast was also stellar. Particularly Mike Colter, who really added a lot. Tony Goldwyn was also great. It had been a very long time since I saw him and we enjoyed his intensity.

Certainly very well done.