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Gods and Monsters (1998)
Not for everyone, but a fine film none-the-less
This is by far not a movie for everybody. Few people I know can watch an aging dying man attempt the seduction of a younger man and not be revolted. But in the delicate monstrosity of the aging director, there is a distinct beauty that can be found.
Once again, this can be a tedious film and perhaps suffers a bit from miscasting (Frasier), but is worth the watch.
Hoop Dreams (1994)
A horrific film about the American Nightmare
I still can't believe so many people told me this was a "wonderful" film. This display of such idolation and worship into basketball fills me with dread and despair. Instead of trying to make something of their lives in a lasting way, these children are tempted and rewarded for physical prowess which is shown to we, the viewers, as transitory and fleeting.
This is not about the wonders of the American Dream. Its the American Nightmare, and chilled me to the core.
Subspecies: The Awakening (1998)
The problems cursing sequels...
Le'ts make a fifth movie in a series that has worked well with a strong sense of continuity, and yet somehow manage to completely toss all cohesion out the window. The story makes sense up till the last 20 minutes, and then it becomes a trainwreck of plot holes and confusion.
Avoid it, and protect the sanctity of the earlier movies.
Titanic (1997)
Cameron puked on the screen and spent a 100 mil doing it
Can we say predictable? Can we say simplistic? Can we say a badly told love story with NOTHING new that exists only to fill time before a roller coast sfx show happens? Can we say 3 hours of annoying drivel written by hacks hammed up by "beautiful" media darling actors?
We don't have to say any of this. Cameron did it for us and spent WAY too much money doing it.
Perfect 1. Nuff said.
Robin and Marian (1976)
BAD ENDINGS CAN RUIN MOVIES
I don't want to spoil this, but let me explain. The movie never feels right, as every character seems stretched from their bounds. No one seems right, and somehow the costumes, which in the 13th century were a bit "odd", are depicted in various bizarre ways. Audrey and Sean and good, and you will like them as they are the sole positive thing about this film, but the ending is so incredibly WRONG both for the part of Marian and for the Story as a whole that it ends on a note so BAD that what little good is sadly wiped away.
I give it a 5, and that is begrudgingly for the few decent moments.
The Prophecy II (1998)
Horrible, and I liked the first one!!!
Where is it written that sequels must suck? Scream 2 didn't! Others didn't! But this one sure did... problems include horrible actors (only Christopher Walken could act in the entire film), bad writing (you will never understand what's going on and I even have done research on the idea of Nephilim before), and just horrible choices for casting. Eric Roberts makes the stupidest Archangel Michael that I have ever seen in my life!
Avoid it like the plague unless you are desperate to see Christopher Walken. In that case just fast-forward to the parts where he is in the film, and avoid the others.
Yech!!!
The Eighteenth Angel (1997)
A somewhat solid piece of Supernatural Occult Fiction
If you're looking for an Occult Lucifer-rising sort of film, this is a definite must-see. Omen was good for its time, but seems a little dated. This is not a simple re-do though on an old plot. There are interesting connections made between Science and Faith, and the ending was well done if a little predictable.
The only negative features were the father's role was a little bit wooden (but acceptable), and explanations were a little underdone for exactly how all the supernatural puzzle pieces fit together.
I'd recommend it if you're into movies like The Prophecy (one but not two), the Omen series (I-III), Rosemary's Baby, and other such apocalyptic fiction.
Fargo (1996)
Oh, and some gruesomeness with a wood chipper.
Oh boy, utter weirdness and strange accents! What a wonderful movie what will make, eh? But wait, I've sat through it all and been amazed for not one bit of it interested me! You have zany characters, but no real characterization, evil crimes with oafish silly villains, and a plot which is just about nothing. Oh, and some gruesomeness with a wood chipper.
The only thing that saves this from getting a straight one is that I feel those behind it were trying to be original. Sadly, that doesn't mean they did a good job.
The Prophecy (1995)
If you like REAL Angel Movies...
This is not Michael. This is real. This is what Angels would be like if they appeared at your door with their own motivations and feelings and fears. Christopher Walken is incredible in the part of Gabriel, an Archangel who not only hates humans but plans to circumvent the Holy Plan.
Other cameos in the film are well played, and as with any well written and performed film, there is no unneeded humor or silliness thrown in. From the Catholic themes to the Native American finale, the film is extremely well put together.
Avoid the sequel!!!
The Crow (1994)
A Modern Gothic Fairy-Tale
It's not easy to find fantasy in film these days, what with so many years having passed since films like Legend and Brazil appeared. The Crow is a modern fairy tale, with all the elements of a revenge piece taken to a level of artistic majesty that surpassed much of cinema in recent years. Brandon Lee was beyond amazing in a last part as an actor, and now portion of this film is "fluff", silliness, or anything else that does not belong. This is a serious film for serious people.
The Lion in Winter (1968)
An Incredible Film!
Whether you are interested in medieval history or not, you should check this film out. It is amazing in the way it depicts each character so accurately, and truly gives a feeling of reality to the misadventures of such an infamous family of nobles.
In my eyes it does deserve a perfect 10!