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Ravenous (1999)
Sorry, Not My Taste
It'd be fair to say that I didn't really like this movie. When I first saw it, I thought it was made-for-tv (definatley not a compliment). The acting was kinda blah, the script was tepid, and, basically, I was dissapointed. I was hoping for less eating, and more action. By the way, I have no idea why people call this a comedy-it's disgusting.
Someone Like You... (2001)
Bleah...
The one thing that I *distinctly* remember about this movie is that it was BORING! And, I mean, not just a little bit boring, but *SNORE* All I wanted to do, throughout this movie, was to go HOME. It can throw people into manic depressive fits, because of its TOTAL lack of ANYTHING even vaguely interesting going on. Some people call this a chick flick. Trust me, even the 'chicks' will be bored with this.
Center Stage (2000)
Broad, Cheap Stereotype of the Real World
This movie was a major disapointment, and I mean MAJOR. Every character, up to the anorexic ballet dancer, was a cheap cliche. It's like watching animated Ken and Barbie dolls dancing around. That's too bad, because the trailers made this movie look really good. In its defense, it might have made a good music video- anything past that, and the emptiness of the plot begins to show through.
Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
Different....
This movie is listed as very, "different," in my book. It's not very pleasant. No. You will not want to become a medical technician after watching this film. BUT, it has a very important message to deliver, and, despite its gruesomess, I was unable to turn it off.It's important for people to see this movie, just so they can get a grip on what's out there in society.
Ghosts of Mars (2001)
Stick my finger down my throat...and...gag...
Can I say something? Good. Let me say this: Ghosts of Mars is a total ripoff of "Pitch Black"! Don't believe me? Let me review the key plot points: People are on a strange planet. Check check. People are killed by the mutant inhabitants of that planet. Check check. A violent killer must help the leading lady to fight the mutants. CHECK and CHECK. Must I REALLY say more? "Ghosts" has nothing that Vin Diesel and company haven't done better.It's the worst kinda ripoff.
Wild Wild West (1999)
Ewwwwwwwwwwww........
Honestly, I could barf a better movie than this. The mix of futuristic technology and a western background was nightmarish to behold,the plot was BORING, the jokes weren't funny,and the whole concept just seems stupid. Don't believe me? Rent it. Go ahead. I guarantee, nobody can watch this without asking, "WHAT THE @*$# WAS THAT, and WHY did I pay for it????"
Pitch Black (2000)
Wowser!
Yep-this was good. It's not ground breaking or anything (how many movies ARE?) but it's very entertaining for what it is- a romp through the world of SciFi. The characters were planned very well; because of this, the writers were able to make complex twists in the script based on the humans, and not just on the aliens (the humans were their own causes and effects, essentially). That's quite unique in the movie world- usually, characters are designed to REact, and never to actually think. Besides the writers, a lot of credit must be given to the actors (Vin Diesal especially; his work was, and still is, amazing). If the actors had failed to bring strength and attitude to their characters, all of the writing in the world would not have been able to save this movie.
Go rent this movie if you like Scifi, psychological thrillers, etc. Vin Diesal fans will also get a kick out of this! (spoiler) I might have solved one of the plot holes: What would the flying aliens eat if the humans hadn't shown up? Answer: themselves! They cannibalize, remember? They probably ate all the other inhabitants, so, now, they have to eat themselves! And, from the numbers of them, it wouldn't affect their population too much.
The Retrievers (2001)
Cute
It's not deep, it's not intense, but it's an adorable family movie. The puppies are cute (what else would they be?) and the morals of the movie are very kid-friendly. Among other things, the movie teaches the importance of determination, forgiveness, and a lack of selfishness. All in all, I'd say- not bad!
America's Sweethearts (2001)
Empty and Dissapointing
This movie's plot is about as deep as an air bubble, and about as exciting. Most of it is seethingly predictable, and, after watching it, you wish you hadn't wasted your time. If you want comedy, rent " Pretty Woman," "Runaway Bride," etc. Skip this one, unless you're a diehard Julia Roberts fan.
Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
Better than the original
This movie was okay-nothing special, but certainly not as bad as some of the family movies made today (Spy Kids comes immediately to mind). Dolittle 2 manages to keep adults fairly well entertained throughout its two hour running time, which is certainly no small feat. Children will, no doubt, enjoy it more, but it's good to have a family movie that parents can actually watch-such is becoming a rarity these days. In short, I wouldn't rent this one myself, but I might watch it young siblings or neighbors.
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
WOW!!!!!
This movie will BLOW YOU AWAY!!!!!!! It's got great car chases, adrenaline-pumping music, and HOT actors! The acting is very good, especially on the part of Vin Diesal- with his strong portrayal of Toretto, he manages to outshine the "main character," played by Paul Walker. Along with Vin and his Arnold Shwartzanager-like body, the viewer is treated with some jaw-dropping car crash scenes, spectacular race footage, and a strong accompanying soundtrack. (also, for the men in the audience, there are plenty of good looking women to feast your eyes on). Do you lack adrenaline in your life? This movie will cure your problem!
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Stylish and Beautiful
Contains Spoilers This is one of the greatest musicals I have ever seen! Moulin Rouge successfully mixes drama with humor, joy, suspense, and a beautiful soundtrack (I want to own this cd!). Unlike most dramas, which wallow in constant pity and remorse, Moulin Rouge has its truly exciting, fun moments, such as (SPOILERS ahead) the joyous dance scene at the end of the play.
When Sertine finally dies, the viewer feels a sense of pain, yet joy, at the fact that she died happily and with her wish come true. There could have been many alternative endings- for example, the bad guy could have shot Sertine in the middle of her joyous finale dance. The writers decided to satisfy the viewers' hopes, for a change, and I'm glad that they gave us the ending we yearned to see. My favorite line: "The best thing in the world is to love, and to be loved in return!" That one should go down in the history books.
Joan of Arc (1999)
Superb
One of the best representations of Joan of Arc I have ever seen. This movie portrays the saintly teen, not as an unstoppable hero, but as a GIRL, full of doubts and confusion, just like any normal person. This portrayal makes Joan of Arc's story all the more believable, for it allows the viewer to personally relate to the heroine. Don't be scared by its "made for TV" status- it's as good as any theater release movie!
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Not Good.
This movie was, well, not too good. Okay, I'll admit, the actors did good monkey imitations, but that's about ALL that went well with this film. The characters were unbelievable, seeing as they made stupid, spur-of-the-moment decisions that tended to make no sense whatsoever. The plot was also a mess. Imagine, taking the three main Star Wars movies, and crushing them all into a two hour movie-would you have any idea of what was going on, or why??? No. This is what Planet of the Apes feels like-rushed. Not to mention, the ending: what was with that??!?!?!?! There were so many plot holes and inconsistencies that I still don't know what happened, or WHY. With this movie, you leave the theater going, "Huh?" It's not a great way to spend 2 hours, trust me.
Driven (2001)
Horribly Inaccurate
I liked this movie pretty well, in the beginning. The crash scenes were spectacular eye candy, the music worked, etc. Then, I learned about race cars. Almost everything depicted in this movie could not actually have happened (ex- race cars don't start with a key, as shown in the Chicago street race, the cars are not powered by gasoline, so that big crash in the lake could not have caused a fire, etc, etc, etc...)It kinda puts a damper on the excitement. What surprised me most, was that real race car announcers and drivers participated in this movie-and none of them bothered to notice that EVERYTHING in this movie is a sham! Embarrassing.....