After seeing Halloween 8 last night I would have to say it was one of the better sequels and really pretty much what I expected it to be. The portrayal of Myers is more like the original, maybe because of Rosenthal. Of course, Myers is alive after H20, and returns home to find out that his house has been occupied by a group of teens holding an internet webcast. This movie continues along the lines of H20, assuming that the house has been deserted since Myer's childhood. But in Halloween 6, remember that members of the Strode family move in the Myers house and refurnish it. But I guess that is getting into too much detail for a 7th sequel. Above all, Busta Rhymes gives a great performance and would recommend seeing it for some good scares and some good gore. **+ out of ****. My ratings of the best Halloween movies. 1) Halloween **** 2) Halloween 2 ***+ 3) Halloween 8 Resurrection **+ 4) Halloween 6 Curse **+ 5) Halloween 4 Return ** 6) Halloween 7 H20 ** 7) Halloween 5 Revenge ** 8) Halloween 3 Season (Don't Bother!!!)*
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20 Reviews
The Buried Mirror
(1994– )
Great description of Spanish civilization
18 June 2002
This documentary gives the viewer a great idea how the Spanish civilization has evolved from Latin America and Spain. It describes the cultures and the histories on how these regions evolved. Recommended for anyone who is planning to visit these regions because it provides the insight on what you would expect to see.
Pearl Jam: Touring Band 2000
(2001 Video)
Pearl Jam is ALIVE on DVD
10 May 2001
Touring Band 2000 is a great showing of the band's incredible live performances of their grand catalog of songs spanning their 10 years as grungefathers. It clearly represents their superiority as one of the best live acts, especially on DVD where their music sounds even more outstanding. Added bonuses, like the Do the Evolution and the never before released Oceans music videos make it even more desirable to pick up. A must have for any serious PJ fan.
Valentine
(2001)
A wannabe Michael Myers on a different holiday
4 February 2001
In this day of horror movies, we have to understand that any new horror movie that comes out has already somehow or some way been done before. This is the case for Valentine, where there is evidence of a Prom Night meets Halloween type of plot. The movie seems to start off slow but does indeed get better as it progresses, providing some good scares and suspense. Overall, it isn't that bad a horror movie compared to some of the other bombs that have come out in the past few years. ** out of ****
Private Resort
(1985)
Best Spring Break comedy of the 1980's!!!!
31 January 2001
First of all, let's get something straight. This is in fact the best spring break comedy of the 80's. However, that means it is the best of the 4 or 5 spring break comedies that came out between 1983-1985, really the only two years of the 1980's that had spring break comedies. Therefore, I'm talking about movies like Spring Break, Where the Boys Are, Hot Resort, and Fraternity Vacation, so which also means this is pretty much just a sex comedy. Of all these, Private Resort is by far and away the best one. It follows two young guys, Depp and Morrow, who are just looking to get laid and in the meantime get in trouble with hotel security, Andrew Dice Clay, and Hector Elizondo before his Chicago Hope days. Also, not to mention the beautiful girls throughout the movie, but what else do you expect? As a result, this is a truly underrated sex comedy, but don't bother to watch it on Comedy Central, because like Casino and Goodfellas, it has to be seen uncut. **+ out of ****
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Better Off Dead
(1985)
80's comedy at its finest
31 January 2001
I just saw this movie again yesterday for the thousandth time, so I realized I had to finally comment on it.This movie depicts Cusack's struggle with the break-up of his girlfriend and how we tries countless times to end his life but never manages to succeed. Along with his break-up, Cusack has the continuous struggles with the persistent paperboy, the Japanese hot rod's, the ski captain, and his dissociative parents that make his everyday life a bit more miserable. This was the movie that put Cusack at the top of teen actors in the 80's. Along with Cusack, it has a genuinely funny cast, Curtis Armstrong from Nerds and Risky Business, Ricky from Head of the Class, and Chuck Mitchell from Porky's who all add an edge of humor to an already kick ass comedy. *** out of ****
She's back!!!
29 January 2001
In 7 we see Laurie Strode is alive and well peacefully living in California. But not for long, because Michael is now aware of her location. H20 is a good sequel, and the better of the last four. But, what I don't understand is where Michael Myers has been since the end of Halloween 6. This sequel didn't explain his whereabouts for the end of Halloween 6. Also, it seems they cast the wrong actor to play Myers in this sequel. We have to remember that Michael is now in his late 40's and can't be this thin and be able to move that fast. Maybe because it seems that this sequel was aimed for people who only saw the original. Fans of the series may not enjoy the movie as much. **+ out of ****
Michael and the Druids????
29 January 2001
What else is new. It seems that after a sequel hit a certain number in the series, they bring up something new in a sequel that was not previously mentioned in all the others just so that they can continue the series. Well, that is certainly apparent in this sequel where they discover that Michael is cursed from the Druids. Go figure. However, I still seem to like the movie for this reason, I was getting tired of the killing off the family bloodline thing just like the previous sequels. Also, this sequels has some good scares which seem to be the best since Halloween 2. Also, it seems they finally got the right Shape to play the Shape, considering that Michael Myers is now in his 40's and shouldn't be as thin as he once was. **+ out of ****
Finally, the shape IS back!!!
29 January 2001
The fourth movie of the Halloween series sees the return of Michael Myers and Dr. Loomis. Surprisingly, considering what happened to both of the them at the end of Halloween 2. But, it seems that they brought back Michael Myers for three reasons. First, it is 1980's and it's all about the horror sequels baby!!! Just like Friday the 13th, Amityville, Psycho, Howling, and Nightmare, Halloween couldn't resist the fun. Second, it was the 10 year anniversary of Halloween, so they had to honor Myers by bringing him back again, just like the 20th anniversary for H20. I guess will also see the 25th and 30th anniversary of Halloween with Myers escaping the nursing home on Halloween for these sequels. Finally, they brought him back because of the utter disappointment of Halloween 3, which shouldn't have ever been made. But after these reasons, it isn't that bad a sequel. Good for a late 80's horror movie. ** out of ****
The terrible and misleading Halloween sequel
29 January 2001
There is really nothing much to say about this movie except for the fact that it sucks bad pumpkin pie. No Laurie Strode, no Michael Myers, and no Dr. Loomis are present in this film, but for some reason this movie is called Halloween III. Go figure, * out ****
Halloween II
(1981)
Great sequel, just as scary and suspenseful as the first
29 January 2001
The sequel to Halloween seems to have conflicts among critic's opinions. Some seem to like the movie, while others hate it. In my opinion, as a horror sequel, it has to be one of the best. This sequel continues on the same night as the first movie, as Michael Myers is still alive and continues to pursue Laurie Strode. The suspense and scares are still very present in the sequel, and seem to be pretty close to the original. However, some people may not like this movie. Simply because it has no plot whatsoever. It really just seems like the sequel could of just been added to the end of the movie. But, this is a HORROR movie, where really most of the time we seem to ignore the plot. So, if your a true horror fan, you should enjoy this movie
Halloween
(1978)
One of the best horror films of all time
29 January 2001
As a horror movie fan, what is not to love of this movie. It has all the great aspects of a horror movie that makes this movie a classic. It still stands as one of the best of all time still today, considering also that it came out along with other horror classics such as The Omen, Carrie, and Suspiria. It has the suspense, the scares and the score. The score, probably the best ever, makes the movie, adding more terror to a movie that already scares the hell out of you.
Cast Away
(2000)
Intense, emotionally gripping film
29 December 2000
Wow, what an unbelievable film. This movie truly shows how much we should value our everyday interactions with people and situations which we may take for granted. Great action, and great acting by Hanks which may give him another Oscar for this role.
Bloody Murder
(2000 Video)
Bloody Rip-Off!!!
28 December 2000
When I saw this movie on the rental shelf, It looked like the slasher movie that would bring back the type of movie that resembles the likes of Texas Chainsaw and Friday the 13th. Resemble it did, considering they rip off everything from both movies in a terrible way. At least in some way they could of referred to the previous movies to give them the respect, but they couldn't even do that. The movie is not scary, nor gory at all. I wonder why they even bothered giving it R rating. The acting is horrible, probably friends of the director who couldn't afford better actors on his "meager" budget. Also, they even have the nerve to leave the ending open for a sequel! The movie gets a rating of 2 for only 2 reasons. First, the attempt to mix up the possible murderer and it slightly gets better as the movie goes along.
Bug Buster
(1998)
Worst movie ever made!
28 December 2000
Clearly, the is the worst movie I have ever seen. Total stupidity in all aspects and I have lost all respect for Randy Quaid as an actor. This movie makes Bloody Murder and Dude, Where's My Car look like Oscar Contenders for Best Picture. This movie gets a rating of 1 only for the sight of the beautiful Katherine Heigl.
Porky's Revenge
(1985)
Funny, and better than the second film
28 December 2000
The final film of the Porky's trilogy is clearly the better of the two sequels. It ignores the next day plot of the second film and goes back to direct raunchiness that made the first film so successful. However, the story should have put them in a different setting such as college, since the actors portraying the high school seniors were well into the late 20's early 30's by the time the third film was made. Overall, it is good comedy compared to the other films that were made in the mid 80's ** out of ****
Friday the 13th Part 2
(1981)
Best in the Friday series.
28 December 2000
The sequel to the Friday the 13th clearly tops the original and is the best of the 9 Friday's that have been made. First of all, it is Jason's debut, and you can see his true persona in this movie. Described as a confused boy living in a man's body living as a recluse deep in the woods. The plot of this sequel is excellent, having Jason turn to murder after witnessing his mother's death in the first one. Also, he is a more believable killer than his mother and is also not seen as undestructible as he is in further sequels. The first one may have slightly better scares and better acting, but Jason makes the series and his absence in the first film is what ultimately makes the second film superior to the first.
Friday the 13th
(1980)
The standard for slasher films
28 December 2000
The original Friday is a truly good horror film. It provides the usual good scares of the horror genre but adds the gore which makes the film a classic. The acting is surprisingly well, compared to some of the other sequels that follow in the series. As well, a great ending that enables the continuation of the series.
What Lies Beneath
(2000)
Good scares, but too long with a predictable ending
31 August 2000
When I first saw the trailer for this movie I thought that it was going to be this year's The Sixth Sense. However, this movie fell short. It certainly provided its share of scares seen in the previews, but the Fatal Attraction meets Sixth Sense plot really never works. Also, the movie by far goes on too long with Stanley Kubrick type scenes that seem to drag on forever. As a result, if you are looking for a movie with good scares, you'll find it here, but don't expect much more from this film
X-Men
(2000)
Good action, but for die-hard fans
31 August 2000
X-Men provided its share of action, and plot true to the the comics, but was hard to equal on film. First of all, the X-Men comics have too many heroes to put on the screen. It seems we could only see glimpses of each character and really only knowing the background behind Magneto and Wolverine. Therefore, the true fans of the comics will enjoy this film, but for others you will like the action but will find the movie's plot to be average
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