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The Searchers (1956)
Terrible
I've made it a goal of mine over the last three years to veiw every film on the IMDb's top 250 list, and I usually agree with it about 90% of the time. But that also means I disagree with it about 10% of the time, and in the case of The Searchers, I have to disagree strongly. This movie was terrible. I can't for the life of me figure out what people see in this dribble. The acting was usually decent, especially on the part of Mose, but John Wayne just didn't live up to the hype. The plot is terrible, the scenery was dull and lifeless, and the film seemed to have a really skewed take on 'those nasty red savages'. Even the story itself makes me hate the 'heros'. It's obvious that his niece is happy, or at least content with her new life, and has adjusted to it quite well. But then they come in and save the day by killing off a village of people including their women and children to take back their claim. I like a lot of westerns, especially the man with no name series, High Noon, and Once Upon A Time In The West, but this was garbage when compared to any of those films. I dunno. See the movie, but don't be surprised if it falls flat on it's face for you. It did for me.
Coldblooded (1995)
Excellent
I saw a trailer for this movie on an old video, and it intrigued me. I
came to IMDB right away to see if it's good, and having the
approval I needed, I started my quest to find it. Luckily there's a
video store in my town that has a lot of the older movies and never
throws them out.
As for the movie, I thought it was great. Cosmo is so emotionless
that his hits are actually funny. And I loved the relationship
between him and the hooker in the retirement home. This is a
truely great movie, and it makes me kinda angry that hardly anyone
will see it.
If you get a chance, RENT THIS MOVIE 9/10
In the Bedroom (2001)
In the BOREDroom
In the Bedroom is my pick as this year's yawn-a-thon to miss.
Now I'm not some slack jawed yokel who's favorite movies are
3000 Miles to Graceland and Black Knight. I pride myself in having
a rather good taste in movies such as Trainspotting, Requiem for
a Dream, and pretty much any Coen brother's movie. Even many
slow ones can be excellent (You Can Count On Me, Gosford Park,
The Last Emperor ect.). But this movie was SO slow and dragged
on SO much that I came close to just stopping the movie and
throwing it out the window. You don't give a damn about any of the
characters, and the bleak Maine seascapes make me want to kill
myself. I know there's not a lot of great movies being released
right now, but I'm sure you can find SOMETHING better than this. 5/10
Birthday Girl (2001)
Excellent
I had no idea what this movie was really about when I brought it
home, but I knew it would have some action, and that's what I was
in the mood for. And while it delivered the action I wanted, I was
surprised to find that this film had much more to offer. Ben's
character was somewhat stale, but that's just what works best in
this movie. That's how it's SUPPOSED to be. And Nicole Kidman
was hotter in this role than any other movie I've seen her in, and I
say this even though she's about twice my age (I'm 17). As far as
the accents go, since so many users appear upset about it, I think
they did a fine job. Now if you're from Russia or any other
Eurasian country then you'd probably notice, but since I'm from
WISCONSIN I couldn't tell and it really made no difference. C'mon,
MOST actors have problems getting the accents of other country's
down. No one who's not a native can ever really get it perfect.
She's Australian for christ's sake, and she did fine. In conclusion,
if you want to see a funny, dark love story that beats most of the
other movies out right now (The New Guy), then see this one.
Don't worry about the accents and you won't be disappointed. 9/10
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
About what I expected...
I'll put it simply. This is the kind of movie where you feel guilty for
laughing because you know how stupid the jokes are. Good
opening sequence, but other than that it was just predictable gags
and recycled jokes. Still, it had it's moments...
5/10
Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo (1966)
Just... So... GREAT
This movie is so great that I can hardly find the words to describe
it. It's really that good. It's definitely long, but I found myself not
caring, wanting more when it was over. The dusty feel it gives is
not only seen in the locations, but also in the type of film used
itself.
All the characters are dead on, but Eli Wallach (The Ugly) is
especially believable as the rough outlaw who's malicious and
terrible one minute, but as soon as he needs something from
blondie, acts like his best friend. The scene with his brother at the
church also shows he's more than a two dimensional character.
I've made it a goal of mine to see every movie on the imdb's top
250 list (I'm halfway done) and I can honestly say that so far this is
one of the best. While not my favorite movie (Nothing beats
Trainspotting), it belongs in the top ten as it is an absorbing and
well done piece of work.
P.S. What an amazing soundtrack!
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
No. 1 it is not
For more than a year I've used the IMDB's top 250 movies of all time list as my 'canon' for great movies. And 95% of the time I agree fully with it and the ratings people collectively give the films on it. But this movie fits in that 5% that I just can't agree with. Don't get me wrong, I saw this movie the first day it came out, and was very enthusiastic to see it. My friends I saw it with had read all the books, but I had not. By this time it was #53 on the IMDB just from it's non-American release. And after seeing it I truly thought it was a great epic adventure. I thought "This is an instant classic. Sort of a second Star Wars trilogy (I don't count episode 1)." BUUUUUUUUUUT..... When I checked it's rating today, I was, well, just disappointed. THIS MOVIE DOES NOT DESERVE THE #1 SPOT ON THE IMDB LIST. It is a great movie, and never before had I enjoyed a whole 3 hour film like this, but their are a lot more films that are JUST SO MUCH BETTER! Schindler's List! Memento! The Usual Suspects! American Beauty! Pulp Fiction! American History X! Fight Club! Even The Matrix! These movies are all spectacular masterpieces that grip your mind and spirit, and blow LOTR away. It should also be noted that It's always been my view that The Godfather should not be #1 either, but should be right below The Shawshank Redemption. I can only hope that over the next few months the hype will diminish and FOTR will go to it's proper place somewhere in the teens or twenties. See this movie. Enjoy it. But do not forget that it is not perfect.
And it is DEFINITELY not deserving of the #1 place
Titus (1999)
Excellent
What can I say? This adaption of Shakespeare's play is one of the most amazing films I've ever seen. Because all the dialog is taken directly from the play, the language is difficult to understand at first, but much like a subtitled movie, where after a while you forget you're reading, you adapt to it and soon get into it. I felt for Titus as things got more and more horrible for him, and just when it seems things could get no worse, fate gives him a few more kicks in the pants. And I loved the end how he gets his revenge by giving his enemies their "just desserts" (pun intended). Some especially moving scenes were Marcus Andronicus giving his monologue in the swamp to the newly transformed Lavinia, and Titus at the crossroads pleading with the passing people to spare his son's lives. Truly, this is in my top 20 list of greatest movies ever made.
10 out of 10
Detroit Rock City (1999)
Check out the truth here.
Here's the truth about this movie. While it is partially geographically incorrect, it is one of the best movies that I have ever seen. It proves that physical based humor is still amazingly entertaining. Adam Rafkin has written/directed many great movies, and I suggest looking into them. I make all of my own movies, and I can only hope to one day reach the style of comedy that this movie generates. It commands laughter from almost everyone (with the exception of prudes). Be sure to rent it.