ShineFusion
Professor
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Bruce Almighty Witty comedy that's worthy of the praise it recieves. Laugh out loud funny. Highly enjoyable. B
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ShineFusion
Professor
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Charlies Angels was fun, who cares about a plot, it's a movie that you are meant to have with. Not to be taken seriosly at all.
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ShineFusion
Professor
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I went to see it because i'm on my school holidays at the moment, so i'm pretty bored. To relieve that bordem i go to see a movie. That's pretty much the reason i saw it..... and enjoyed it.
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Juliet
DOOP Secretary
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I seen Charlies Angels 2 and I thought it was really good. Demi Moore was good in it too, Man I want to to join the Angels in that stripper scene.
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BumbleBeeTheta
Starship Captain
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black PearlOkay, I may be biased because I find Johnny Depp to be the hottest of the hot, but this was an amazing film. Wonderful cinematography, suspenseful score, eye-bulging special effects and engaging characters make this movie one of the best I've seen. Instantly makes it into my top 6 favorite movies. The story begins easily enough: Pirates raid a British town and kidnap the governor's daughter, Elizabeth, because she posesses the last piece of Aztec Gold which transformed them into the undead. In order to live again, all the gold must be laid together and a blood sacrifice given. The girl's childhood friend Will sets out to find her, along with pirate Jack Sparrow. The beginning of the film is a bit slow, but quickly picks up. Shots of the pirates in moonlight, especially an undersea scene, are breath-taking. The acting is quite good as well, though Depp's incarnation of Keith Richards and Pepe LePew easily steals the show. Orlando Bloom is much better here than in LOTR and Geoffrey Rush as Captain Barbossa is engaging. Kiera Knightley's performance is impressive, but her character was annoying at a few points. The action sequences are very entertaining, especially the movie's climax. I actually gasped quite loudly twice, fearing for what Jack Sparrow had coming to him, but it may be because I love Depp so much. Anyway, it's an absolutely wonderful film all around. I'm already pining to go see it again. A+
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ShineFusion
Professor
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Yeah, i've heard good things about Pirates of the Carribean. I'm looking forward to it along with Finding Nemo, which both have things to do with Australia.
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ShineFusion
Professor
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Donnie Darko Before i saw this movie i was aware of the cult like status the film had taken and i also knew some of the aspects of the film so i was very curious.I have to say i very much enjoyed the film and thought it was quite a unique experience, the acting, directing and script are all very well done and it also has a great soundtrack.By not trying to answer or explain too much the film sticks in your head and you'll be talking about it long after.Though the film isn't perfect it's better than 99% of films made these days. A
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boingo2000
Liquid Emperor
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LXG I agree with Kryten, I can't see why the critics are being so harsh on it (except for the guy from the Toronto Star, he's obviously very upset it's not exactly like the comics and needs to lie down for a bit). Still, I can't get 100% behind it myself. I have read and loved the comics, but I knew going in this was gonna be very different, so was able to let go and enjoy it as a movie. And as a movie, I gotta say, it's good but not great. The Kung Fu is really damn anachronistic, as is one character's reference to "nailing" another (as long as I don't say who or the context, it's not a spolier, right?), and I found both distracting because of it. I'd give it 2 1/2 stars out of 4, but on a good day you could convince me to raise it to 3.
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BumbleBeeTheta
Starship Captain
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Johnny Depp.... He was the best part of that movie! He's also said he would sign up for a sequel in a heartbeat, and for eager fans like me, that could be soon. Cinescape reported today that work has begun on a sequel to POTC, with director Gore Verbinski(The Ring, POTC), Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom and the original writers to sign soon. I, for one, couldn't be more excited!!! I'm also planning to see the film again this weekend, so we shall see if it is better the second time.
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ShineFusion
Professor
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Terminator 3 Terminator 3 is'nt just a rehash of the first two but rather an episode in a possibly long running series. It implements a different style accompanied by a different director which is an healthy change to the series. The new model terminator the T-X is smarter, faster and stronger but is'nt as frightening as the male terminator in T2. Famke Janssen (X-men) was originally to play the T-X but turned it down because it clashed with her X2 filming. I personally think she would've been the better T-X. Arnold is back and as good as he was in the previous installments. Nick Stahl who plays John Conner does a good job, so does Clair Danes who plays Cathrine Bruster. The special effects were brilliant but i have to say i liked the look of the liquid terminator in T2 more. The car chase through the steets of LA surpasses even the Matrix Reloaded in brilliance. The action sequences on a whole are well planned and memorable. The movie is supposedly the second most expensive movie ever made and it shows. Highly enjoyable addition to the series as it delves deeper into the rise of the machines. The ending may surprise viewers as it was very risky. A-
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Nixorbo
UberMod
DOOP Secretary
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In Lord of the Pirates, I mean Pirates of the Ring, I mean, oh, you know, was anyone else expecting Sparrow's mutinous first mate to be named LeChuck? If so, +100 Nixorbucks for you.
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Lurrr
Professor
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was anyone else expecting Sparrow's mutinous first mate to be named LeChuck? If so, +100 Nixorbucks for you. Oh! Oh! I was! What film are you talking about again? I just like to say I just saw Gremlins for the first time in about two years and it's still great. Dark, funny and with great music (esp. for the eighties) and still better then everything I've watched recently. If you haven't seen this film, shame on you all!
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Juliet
DOOP Secretary
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Gremlins
yeah I have seen it too. I haven't seen it since I was 12 years old and I love Gizmo. Have you notice that Channel 5 has cut some scenes out of it?
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Lurrr
Professor
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Have you notice that Channel 5 has cut some scenes out of it? Woah, I hadn't actually. I must have a short memory or something. (Although the scene where Billys mum kills the Gremlins in kitchen I thought was gorier. Cuts there?) @homerjaysimpson: sacrilege! I shall have your gizzet roasted for this!
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Juliet
DOOP Secretary
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Originally posted by Lurrr: Woah, I hadn't actually. I must have a short memory or something. (Although the scene where Billys mum kills the Gremlins in kitchen I thought was gorier. Cuts there?)
@homerjaysimpson: sacrilege! I shall have your gizzet roasted for this! They cut the part where stripe was melting in the end.
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M Jackson
Professor
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Yeah I loved Phone Booth too. I haven't found a movie quite so gripping and intense since my first veiwings of Speed, Breakdown, Duel, and T2! A brilliant, original, and totally satisfying film. A*!
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Future Angel
Bending Unit
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SinbadYeah, I had to see it just because of the Looney Toons back in Action trailer. I'm telling the truth. Anyway, Sinbad was actually pretty good. There were parts that looked like traditional 2D animtaion and parts that looked 3D and then there were 2D and 3D together, well they didn't look that great. Dreamworks needs to stick to either 2D or 3D at the moment. I think the movie would have been better if they hadn't had dramatic actor doing the voice. Don't get me wrong, Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones are good. I though Michelle Pfiffer was great, but I think the movie would have been better if comedic actors had done the voices. Look at Finding Nemo. Anyway Sinbad is a cute movie, but there are a lot of other movies I would recomend over it. And I now leave, waiting for Seabiscuit or Spy Kids 3D (hey, it's the first 3D movie to come to our theater), but I'll most likely be caught in a Tomb Raider screening
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BumbleBeeTheta
Starship Captain
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I actually want to see Tomb Raider. I really liked the first one for it's kitsch and non-sensical plot, so I'm hoping this new film will feature those same elements. I'm also intrigued by the concept of Pandora's box. My best friend, my sister and I are planning to see it, along with Spy Kids 3-D next weekend. I'm on a Johnny Depp high right now, having just come back from seeing Pirates of the Caribbean for the third time (My best friend and I want to see it again...and again... ), and I rented Sleepy Hollow and Chocolat on the way home. My weekend is going to be Johnny-rific.
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ShineFusion
Professor
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Hulk Ang Lee is the director of the highly acclaimed Chinese film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Since then he has been realised as one of the best directors in the martial arts genre. Taking on a big Hollywood movie such as this, which sees a giant green monster causing havoc through the desert is very different to a martial arts movie. So it would'nt be surprising if he took the beloved series in the wrong direction, which alot of fans would say he did. But did the transition be for the best. I'm not a fan of the comic..... as a matter of fact, i still haven't read any of the series. But i still think Ang Lee has done a brilliant job to create a tale that suits the big screen.
The first hour of this 138 minute movie gives some background to the young Bruce Banner played by Eric Bana. His father a scientist who studyies genetics can be summed up in a few words a deranged lunatic. Nick Nolte plays his character well, considering that he already is a deranged lunatic in real life. His father is performing regeneration experiments and uses himself as a guinea pig. The results of the gene therapy are passed on to his son Bruce. When Bruce is older and working in a lab, he is exposed to gamma radiation, it triggers a mutation inside of him which has been lying dormant for some time. From then on, whenever he gets angry, the big green guy emerges from inside of him. Causing havoc. Bruce works in a lab with his former girlfriend Betty played by Jennifer Connely. They study the effects of gamma radiation together. Betty grows increasingly worried when she sees changes in Bruce after the accident.
The Hulk isn't like other comic book movies, for once a comic book adaptation has been taken seriously. At first glance you'd think that it would be crazy to take a big green giant seriously but after watching what Ang Lee has created, you will believe there was no other direction for it to be taken. The acting is outstanding, especiallly Jennifer Connelly who is starring in her second comic book movie (first one was the rocketeer). The special effects have been of high controversy but it's safe to say that they have done a good job. The trailers don't do the effects justice. Fred Elmes does a brilliant job with the cinematography, which is presented in a split screen variation like a comic book. Danny Elfman is getting the reputation as the comic book movie composer and yet again does an enchanting job. The action is pleasing throughout the movie, the Hulk does a wonderful job of demolition. Overall a highly enjoyable piece of work with an enjoyable plot and interesting characters. A-
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