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American Psycho (2000)
A very good movie, and little like what you may have heard
I must first confess that I read the book before I saw the movie and loved it. And certain parts of the movie were better than the book. I like the way the way Mary Harron took out a lot of the gore and made it more satirical sounding than the book did (you have to really think about the book to realize that it is a satire, while the movie made it obvious). For example, in the book Patrick Bateman talks about music that he loves in chapters that are seemingly just thrown into the book, while the movie makes them integral parts of certain scenes. Also, the fact reminds that this movie is pro-feminist, regardless of what has been written about it. Mary Harron, the director is mocking the way men act, and seems to say that homicidal rag is something more men would turn to if given the chance. While I don't recommend this movie for everyone, it is is still a very solid movie. Christian Bale is spectacular, Reese Weatherspoon plays her role well and Matt Ross is excellent as well. The other actors are somewhat forgettable, but I still give this movie an 8 out of 10.
Sudden Death (1995)
Another awful Van Damme movie
I'll be honest, I'm not the biggest Van Damme fan, although I did enjoy Universal Soldier. The main reason why I went to see this movie was to see the Chicago Blackhawks play in a Stanley Cup. OK, I'll admit that's pretty pathetic, but I wasn't even rewarded for that. Bad action scenes (that whole fight on the scoreboard is just one example), and hokey emotions (Van Damme signalling his son), plus things that would never happen in a real hockey game (a breakaway with only a couple of seconds left? please, a squirt team would play better defense then that) made this movie painful to watch. I highly recommend staying away.
The World of Suzie Wong (1960)
A beautifully made film that was ahead of its time
What an excellent movie. Not only is the script well done, and the acting superb, but the scenery is gorgeous even while showing the wretched underbelly of Hong Kong in the '60s. There had been a bunch of movies set in Hong Kong, when The World of Suzie Wong came out. But I think what set this movie apart was that instead of just showing that glitz & glamor, it showed the slums that the Chinese lived in. the struggles of the underclass. Their beliefs & dreams. Although the romance was average, and obvious where it was going, Richard Quine does an excellent job focusing on the other aspects of the movie.
& Nancy Qwan is just stunning. She lights up every scene that she is in. She also plays her character very well. I highly recommend this movie
Crash (1996)
Disturbing. Very disturbing
This film is one of the darkest I have ever seen. The basic idea that people get sexually aroused from being involved in car crashes is mind boggling. It happens to be it was a very powerful movie, with excellent performaces by almost all the actors, especially Elias Kotais and James Spader. Their homosexual scene was well done, and looked natural. But the sad fact was, that David Croenberg seemed more interested in showing naked bodies, then in fleshing out some of the more interesting parts of the film, such as the society that recreates famous car crashes.
The ending, was immensely disturbing, but extremely powerful. I recommend this flick, but it aint for the faint of heart.
Starship Troopers (1997)
A movie you'd love to hate, but just can't
I'll admit, I sortta liked Starship troopers, and not just because Denise Richards is extremely attractive. I actually enjoyed this movie. I thought the satire of the old Movietone News updates from the 30's & 40's were well done. But there were so many things wrong with this film. If the humans are so advanced, why are they still using bullets? & why not just bomb the hell out of the bugs, instead of putting troops on the planets to get killed? But through it all I actually enjoyed this flick. I think Jake Busey will be a better actor than his dad. & good ol' Casper actually didn't look so wooden. So rent Starship Troopers if you have some free time if you're really bored. Just be forewarned that it isn't that good, but you will enjoy it (if that's an oxymoron I don't care).
Very Bad Things (1998)
if you are demented, you'll love it
If you are demented, you'll love this movie. You will laugh your ass off. but if you consider yourself "normal", don't bother seeing this movie. you'll be disgusted. sure, you'll find the parody of the way mid-class white people act, but all you will remember is being horrified at seeing a spleen hanging from a portable electric saw. it's really not for the squeamish.