bernchabel Reviews

Mambo Italiano (2003)

Cliches, sterotypes and few laughs

[1/10 · 22 September 2003]

I wish I could I could have enjoyed this film as much as some other commenters have. I wish I could have dredged some small measure of enjoyment from it.

I didn't. I hated it. It is full of cliches and stereotypes. Overacting seems to have been encouraged, maybe to distract from the feeble plot. I didn't care about any of the characters in this movie. I drew no insights into the human condition. I laughed not once and chuckled only a few times.

Coming in at about 92 minutes, this movie seemed interminable.

This one deserves a big slap to the back of the head.

Feardotcom (2002)

forget the plot, turn off the sound

[5/10 · 19 August 2003]

Yes, the plot is ludicrous. full of holes. characters act in totally illogical ways and the acting ranges from uninspired to over the top. but...

if you watch this movie with no sound you will be impressed. very Dark City-like. it is actually a not bad entertainment as a silent movie. and it will make as much sense as it does with the sound on. try it.