mike-2945 Reviews

The Thief Lord (2006)

Great music, a great story and well executed direction

[7/10 · 15 March 2006]

Sometimes you just want to enjoy a movie and overlook some minor imperfections. You judge it by how you feel when the movie ends. A movie that the whole family can enjoy, sans profanity, nudity, complex themes or juxtaposed subplots.

Great music, a great story and well executed direction. This is one movie that will not disappoint you as long as you understand that it is a children's' movie with simple and easily understood dialog and story line. Surprisingly, the adults equally enjoyed the production.

The characters are very convincing and the script is believable. Overall a very positive experience.

Fear of Clowns (2004 Video)

Not great even for a frat house with a camcorder

[1/10 · 25 February 2006]

At this time there were 37 reviews, almost all have to be from cast or parents of the cast because no one could stand the painful 45 minutes it takes to watch this trite even in fast-forward.

Please don't waste your time with this and instead take a neighbor up on their offer to watch their Grand Canyon vacation video - it will serve up more entertainment.

The most anguishing prospect is that there are hints of a sequel, or at least an opening. Could I do better? Probably not, unless you've seen my Grand Canyon vacation video.

For those who would like a quick summary, here it is: Girl stalked by killer clown. People around her die. Showdown with girl and new boyfriend. Both survive and cops come in at last second. Arrest clown, who suddenly has a lucid sane moment and gives up. Late phone call saying clown escaped. Fade to Black. Roll Credits.

There, I saved you 45-90 minutes of your precious time on Earth.