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Karen L. Demmy
Reviews
Bowling for Columbine (2002)
Thought Provoking
While this movie started out very boring, to me anyway, it did become a very wonderful movie for most of the center of it but then became quite boring at the end again. Despite the boring parts I really recommend it! I only even mention the slow beginning to save anyone else who thinks this when going from getting up and leaving because it does get really great!!
The Others (2001)
Slow at first but worth the wait!
I was really looking forward to this movie both because of Nicole Kidman's brilliant acting and also the storyline, I had see a preview at a movie a week ago. For the first 30 minutes or more I was worried I built it up in my mind too much and would be disappointed but I was NOT! I really only want to tell you that it was a terrific story and fabulous acting by all......I do want to say more than that because anything I say could spoil it for you. The only thing I found which was remotely close to being a fault with this movie was the darkness it seemed to be shot in through out. It made sense that it appeared that way but as a movie viewer, I am just not accustomed to that.
I would suggest that you do NOT drink before or during this movie because you really dont want to miss a second! But popcorn is a great idea, just hold on tight to the bag! :-)
I think that Nicole may take home an Oscar for this film!! I will applaud her if she does :-)
Cast Away (2000)
FANTASTIC!
Once again Tom Hanks doesnt disappoint his fans, his work is once again brilliant! As in all his roles he delivers his lines with sheer genius quality however in this film he spends much of his time alone and not speaking yet his acting touches the audience as if he is verbally communicating. Just the look of his face, the gestures, everything.....all communicates to us his pain and suffering. The plane crash scene is just amazing, it is so very vivid and you find yourself in your seat gripping the armrest and holding your breath, as if you are a passenger on this plane as well!! What the character Tom Hanks plays goes thru in order to simply survive the plane crash is just the nightmare beginning for him.
I personally felt such a spiritual feeling from this movie. His character's guardian angel is the one who gets him thru this long ordeal and perhaps you will agree with this interpretation once you see it.
This is really a must see film and please dont wait for the video or the television showing of it.....you MUST see and hear it on the "big screen!!"
Lucky Numbers (2000)
FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY!!!
This film demonstrates the comedic talents of John Travolta and Lisa Kudrow. The story is funny and the acting is brilliant. For me personally it was really fun to see because some of the movie was filmed in Pennsylvania where I live! I was even lucky enough to meet Mr. Travolta and he is honest to God even more gorgeous in person and he is sweet as pie! I wish so much that I could have meant Miss Kudrow as well but I wasnt able to.
This movie truly is so funny that you must laugh out loud! I saw it opening weekend but I am going back again to see it because it was that funny!!!!!
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Thought Provoking!
After seeing the film last evening, I cant wait to see it again. It's one of those movies that you really want to see at least twice to watch for "surprises" and things the second time around, knowing what you didnt know the first time.
Bruce Willis was excellent and the child playing Cole gave me goosebumps.
I wouldnt call this a Horror film, I think it is more of a thought provoking film having to do with death and the realization of it.
You should not have your mind thinking the entire time of what the surprise ending will be, you wont figure it out anyway and it's much better if you dont know!! Just enjoy the movie as it happens.
Dances with Wolves (1990)
Epic!!
If you love Kevin Coster, you'll love this film. If you hate Kevin Costner, you'll still love this film! This film must be seen on the big screen to really appreciate it, though. After seeing it in the theater and then purchasing the movie and watching it at home, it was a little disappointing. On a regular TV screen is an injustice to the film. Actually, I first read the book and even enjoyed that more than the film!! It portrays Indians in a more realistic manner than the old black and white movies where the Indians were ALWAYS bad. This movie deserves a lot of credit all the way around. It deserved all the Academy Awards it received and more!!
Overboard (1987)
You'll laugh again and again no matter how many times you see it!!
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell together in a hilarious movie which shows them both at their funniest. The story is very cute and the kids in the film are hysterical! A rich #$$#$ learns a lesson in life....not to be cruel, and the real meaning in Love. I've seen this movie many times, own it and will continue to watch it w/joy each time I do.
Terms of Endearment (1983)
Worth Seeing!!
Acting, story, photography, everything.....wonderful. Just be sure and take a BOX of tissues. It will make you laugh and it will absolutely make you cry. Shirley MacLaine as always is fabulous. Debra Winger is amazing. Jeff Daniels, well, you will hate him but I guess that means his acting was terrific too. It was the first film I ever saw him in and the character has stayed with me since. If I ever see him in ANYTHING, I hate him no matter what!!
Send Me No Flowers (1964)
Doris & Rock & Tony!!
Doris Day, Rock Hudson and Tony Randall together make up a hilarious comedy trio. Rock Hudsons character is a hypocondriac (sp?) and mistakenly believes he is dying. He shares this news with Tony Randall's character and together plan his funeral and plan for Doris Day's character's future (She is his wife in the movie). Well scene after scene is so funny. I loved everything about the movie and it is one of my top 10 films of all times. I have it taped and watch it over and over. It is fantastic for a bad mood day, it will perk you right up!
Titanic (1997)
Will live on forever!
Yes, it's a beautiful love story but I feel more importantly was the vivid portrayal of the sheer terror over 2000 people experienced that dreadful night of April in 1912. The scenes of all those people running and screaming extending their lives by mere minutes by going to the highest part of the ship rather than giving in to their destiny really exemplifies the instinct of survival for as long as possible. It was a very educational movie for young people who did not learn of the tragedy yet and was also a marvelous film for people who knew about the Titanic already. You could really put yourself in their shoes and feel what it would have been like. It makes you ask yourself many important questions including: 1. Why must we segregate people according to class, etc.? 2. If you were a man, could you have behaved like a "gentleman" and stayed behind? 3 If you were a wife, could you have left your husband on that ship and gotten into the life boat without him? 4. If you were in a lifeboat and people were screaming for you to help, could you have just rowed away to protect yourself? 5. How would you have handled the loss of family member(s) in such a horrible way? This film will go down into history for its excellence and will continue to be viewed by millions of people forever.
Courage Under Fire (1996)
What the heck was it about?
It's not often that when a movie is over I turn to my husband (and he turns to me) and we ask each other, "Is it over? What the heck was it about?" That's what happened w/this movie. We really didn't understand it and also, we wore earplugs thru the entire movie because it was the loudest movie we ever heard. I would obviously not recommend this movie. There was one good thing about it, though. I always try to find a bright side to everything and this movies "bright side" would have to be Sean Astin. He is terrific, despite the movie, he still shined thru like the shining star he is!
Rudy (1993)
FABULOUS, FABULOUS, FABULOUS!
A film about football..."I don't think so." After much prompting by my mother, I sat and watched RUDY, which I simply knew would be a waste of my time...... Never in my life was I so shocked. This is my all time favorite movie!! The acting was superb, story was fantastic...everything was just wonderful. The very best thing about this movie is it shows, in my opinion, the next big movie star in the making. SEAN ASTIN is the next Robert DiNero!!!! This young man is outstanding. I can not say enough about him or this movie. I encourage EVERYONE to see RUDY.
Quantum Leap (1989)
Excellent
Quantum Leap was an excellent show which was funny at times, sad at other times but always entertaining. Each episode ended with your eager anticipation of the next show. Oh Boy!!
The Goonies (1985)
A surprise hit!
Though in its description you would think it is only for "kids", it is wonderful for all ages. Real Kids, kids at heart, and well anyone!! The story is sweet, acting very good (especially Sean Astin), and is enjoyable to watch again and again. Everyone should give this movie a chance. Don't deprive yourself of a very enjoyable film.
The Time Tunnel (1966)
Great
If you enjoy Time Travel, you will enjoy this show. It was a predecessor of "Quantum Leap". Each week took you to a new time and new chain of events. Just like"Sam", this character hopes to travel back home!