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1
Push (2009,  PG-13)
Push
This one was absolutely gorgeous. I never thought Dakota will make such great pair with Chris Evans. They played so great that you may think they played in lots of movies together before this one. I loved Dakota for her playing, but now I adore her, and she's only 15. Soon, some Oscar prices will shine in her cabinet, that is certain. ^_^

There's no fuss about this movie, we already saw this kind of Sci-Fi, maybe Jumper?, this is the first it camed in mind at the beggining, but, there was something new, you might have seen that it was carefully thought to fit in the scenery, almost every detail. Also, we had the marvelous chance to see Camilla Belle for the first time, at least for me it was, in a negative role, even for 5 minutes... it was a negative role afterall. :P
2
Crank (2006,  R)
Crank
Ok. So, Crank. I thought of this movie to be an excellent action flick, with great turn-ups and maybe a more plausible story. But, as usual, I got disappointed. Why? Well, some of the scenes were a bit pushed, some of them pathetic and (for the users that already saw this movie) one special scene went straight to lame. What? I loved that scence, but for Jason Statham was THE lamest, and Amy made it even more lame than already was. :)

About the end, nothing special to add, you already saw endings like it, a bit more good maybe, and the acting was acceptable, BUT, I had more expectations from Jason Statham. Hope I'll see some great roles from him just as the one from Bank Job. ;)
3
American Psycho (2000,  R)
American Psycho
Christian Bale plays the role of an ordinary serial killer, a cruel, cold-blooded murderer looking for wealth supremacy. The movie was excellent with a great presentation of characters, with a soft and cool action, completed with an excellent ending.

If I think it through, no one could have ever done it like Bale, not even Leonardo Di Caprio or Edward Norton who were originally casted as Patrick Bateman. Bale was too perfect for this movie, and I thought I was a bit of narcissistic :)

I know there's a lot of you who saw this movie (I know, for me is second time) but I think you might like to check it again. It was so damn great.
4
Must Love Dogs (2005,  PG-13)
Must Love Dogs
Even if it was a John Cusack movie, the movie was more like average and with an action that went very VERY slow. It was full of cinematic clichees, the ones that you see in this kind of romantic movies, a simple story improved only by the acting of that great couple: John Cusack and Dianel Lane. The thing that made me to give 4 stars was that unique and unexpected end. I know, it was simple, but I found it truly fascinating. :)

Maybe Diane isn't so well-known in cinema world, even though she was nominated for Oscar, but in Must Love Dogs you could have seen the chemistry in their "relationship". Yup, I tell you, the chemistry was there. ^_^
5
Goal II: Living the Dream (2007,  PG-13)
Goal II: Living the Dream
Ok. So, this one was way better than the first movie, but just like in the way the previous one was made, they kinda let the viewer to expect anything that came next.

First of all, the transfer to Real Madrid was too sudden in the movie. Second, they made out of Santiago Munez the new star and goal-getter at Real from his very first game, he was introduced in last half hour and despite of this he succeeded scoring a goal too. And third, the unfailing goal in the last minute/second right in the final with Arsenal FC, *ushhh* I'm so sick of that, and I think you too...

Even if I was much of a critic in my review, you can see that I gave a pretty good rating. Well, this is because Goal II made me curious and kept me there waiting for some good football scenes, which I enjoyed a lot in the end. ^_^
6
Coraline (2009,  PG)
Coraline
Something that gives you the thought of Nightmare Before Christmas and a little from Pan's Labirynth as well. It was fun, interesting, pretty original and if you ask me, this movie isn't only for kids as everybody says. I myself enjoyed this movie to its max and I would gladly see it again. ^_^
7
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008,  PG)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
It was nice, funny, absolutely enjoyable, just like Madagascar style, with that silly and hilarious characters messing up and making fool out of other animals and sometimes even of them. They were fun, but I think the first one was better than its sequel, I just feel it. :-"
8
The Punisher (2004,  R)
The Punisher
You know, I had great expectations from this movie. I'm a BIG comic book fan and obviously a Marvel fan too. Also, I simply love this character since I saw him in the Spider-Man animated series, and I was curious to see a movie with The Punisher as protagonist. But, as usually something missed...

The story line was pretty odd, they've started all that war of shooting and destruction from a dull killing of one gangster's son and at times it got boring and unattractive. I think that Thomas Jane was pretty good in the role of The Punisher but pity that he had only the last 30 minutes to show his skills and everything.
9
Two Can Play That Game (2001,  R)
Two Can Play That Game
I really enjoyed this movie, it was full of facts and also full practic advises. Someone who considers himself a begginer at the relationship thing or would simply want to discover some things about female mentality, then this movie is just perfect for him.

It was pretty interesting indeed, but I disliked that even if was a bit of a Romantic/Interview movie they casted only Afro-American actors. I think that those advises are good for "white" people too, so they could have put some of those actors as well. Also, the role which Gabrielle Union played, was so cocky, proud and she acted just like women would ever consider to be above men. Let's be serious. ^_^
10
The Thing (1982,  R)
The Thing
This movie had absolutely nothing to offer. It was a totally waste of time in which I could have watched another movie. This is my first disappointment from Top 250 IMDb.
11
Casablanca (1943,  Unrated)
Casablanca
Maybe the best Romantic movies of all time. If at the beggining you found this beautiful flick absolutely average, then with Isla's sudden appearance things start to go pretty tense, and you'll see that the real reason for which Casablanca is so praiseworthy is because of that excellent last 10 minutes when everything takes an unexpected turn. If you allow me, whole movie counts on that end that brings with it sorrow, a bit of mystery, and that gorgeous love for which you are willing to renounce at everything.
12
Psycho (1960,  R)
Psycho
If you ask me, Psycho appeared to be much of a thriller than horror, how it's described. The thing that made him to be thought as a horror was that beautiful sound, that very famous 60s sound, which brings you a frightful feeling even if in movie maybe the character is only driving a car. I found that pretty cool, and it was nice as well, cuz I stood there waiting for sth to happen, but it didn't afterall.

The acting was pretty good, but if you think about it, the story wasn't so spectacular. The thing that made from this movie so special, was that great idea with double-personality, which wasn't so common among the movies of that time.
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The Secret Life of Bees (2008,  PG-13)
The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees brings a cute and a sad story as well, in which a 14 year old girl, haunted by the memory of her passed mother, and living under the same roof with her cruel father, decides to go to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past.

With an absolutely stunning cast, this movie manages to be a wonderful tearjerker, very appreciated and praise-worthy as well. This one really moved me, which I tell you, not many movies succed doing it. ^_^
14
The English Patient (1996,  R)
The English Patient
Wow. This was absolutelly wonderful. This movie presents a mix of four intriguing stories, genuin combined, made to reveal a beautiful and still impossible love story for which had to be made lots of sacrifices. It was a touching story, a unique one, that thrilled every viewer and made him to feel the movie to its very end. Yes I know, it was long, but not long enough to even think of getting bored. This beautiful flick kept me there, waiting to discover more and more about that amazing love.

The playing was absolutely wonderful, yet again not a spectacular cast, excepting maybe Ralph Fiennes who made the role of his life. If I think it through, he could have played only half of the movie and for that poor patient to bring some other actor and to forgive Ralph of no more trouble. I mean, they changed him so much that I couldn't have guessed that he is actually playing the english patient or not. Even though some of you found it long, or even boring, I myself will gladly see this one again if I would have the chance. It really worths a try, believe me! ;x
15
Finding Neverland (2004,  PG)
Finding Neverland
A very touching story, inspired from the true story of James M. Barrie, the one that made possible the Peter Pan myth. It has high-class cast, a distinguished one, without which the movie could have remained just an ordinary Peter Pan flick. Even if they weren't involved in an On-Screen relationship, Kate and Johnny excellently fitted in that wonderful mystery world, surpassing any obstacle in being together, even if this one represented Emma or even Mary Barrie.

This amazing flick was full of woundrus fairytales, fabulous stories and also tried to bring us to Peter Pan's Neverland, experiencing how it's like to be a young boy again.
16
The Usual Suspects (1995,  R)
The Usual Suspects
Call me whatever you want but I kinda anticipated the fact that Kayser Soze was or Dean Keaton or Verbal Kint. It was kinda obvious, cuz at this movies you must think the unthinkable, if you know what I mean. This is what is making them so special.

The action was good, the shooting part was simply perfect, and that excellent end made this flick something to remember. Even I, who anticipated a little part of the ending remained speechless. Excellent movie, which I recommend with pleasure. ^_^
17
Superman: Doomsday (2007,  PG-13)
Superman: Doomsday
A fine animation, with an original story that don't let you to expect of anything. It was nice to see some of Superman's cartoons again, I surely missed them.
18
Are You Ready for Love? (2006,  Unrated)
Are You Ready for Love?
A bit lame if you ask me. You might want to see this movie only if you have nothing else to do and you find yourself stuck in front of the TV.
19
From Hell (2001,  R)
From Hell
A cute movie with a very spicy plot which didn't centered only upon Jack the Ripper's murders, and also to the background story of those ones, even they were true or simply feigned. It had a good playing, Johnny played as he knows best, but his character didn't had too much to offer to show Depp's cinemtic talent.

Which I didn't liked was the thing that they skipped some parts from the original story, so this movie was pretty hard to understand at some points. Don't worry there are some small details, that's all.
20
Pride and Prejudice (2005,  PG)
Pride and Prejudice
An outstanding movie, with a great playing and excellent turn-ups. Even though the book was recommended to me from school, now I feel sorry that I didn't choose this novel for my reading. It has a fabulous story and some unique love stories. Definitely recommended! And if you think about it, then I will tell you: Pride and Prejudice it's NOT a chick flick! Enjoy ^_^
21
Hounddog (2008,  R)
Hounddog
Wow. Yeah, Wow. I haven't used this word next to a movie for a long time and I guess now it's the time. This movie was Absolutely Wonderful. Starting from the playing of that fabulous little girl Dakota Fanning right to that highly disputed story.

I tell you people, if you had read the declarations of Dakota and her family's as well, and obvious if you consider yourself a truly fan then you could have respected the girl's choice to play this movie and implicitly that contentious scene. I know, it's VERY hard to watch that particular scene, but I think it's time to move on, cuz even her parents declared that they took care of everything and decided to stop filming whenever the actress felt unconfortable about it.
22
Amelie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain) (2001,  R)
Amelie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain)
There you go, we prooved that there could be simple movies as well which have great a catch to the public and in the end they are vindicated as masterpieces. From my point of view, I have only good thoughts about this one and even it's a simple french movie, it has some little details that are making it an amazing flick. Maybe the best non english I ever seen.
23
American Beauty (1999,  R)
American Beauty
Outstanding story, beautiful cast and a wonderful performance made by Kev.
24
Cast Away (2000,  PG-13)
Cast Away
Wonderful movie, with an excellent power of message. I surely missed Tom Hanks's roles. He is among the best. He proved that he can handle one movie all alone.
25
Disturbia (2007,  PG-13)
Disturbia
Disturbia tends a bit more to Crime and Horror than Thriller how it's described. As when it comes to Mystery, this movie is full with tense scenes and some parts of it are simply keeping you on the edge of your seat.

After this movie I got used with David Morse in a negative role, permanently. Until now, I pictured him the good guy icon but now, he's only the tough guy, looking to satisfy his cruel intensions. I just love his roles, but the negative ones are making out of him an Expert at this kind of characters.
26
American History X (1998,  R)
American History X
In American History X is presented a great story of life completed by an outstanding performance made by Edward Norton. The other characters played their roles as expected even if not all the names over there were famous. But in the end they did nothing more than to shape Ed's character to be more catchy to the public and spectacular in the same time. Absolute fabulous movie and a powerful story too.

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Life's too short to be pissed off all the time. It's just not worth it.

27
The Matrix Reloaded (2003,  R)
The Matrix Reloaded
With a less attractive story than the first one, with an improvement of spectacular and unique fighting scenes, the second movie of the franchise succeeds to impress me! Firstly is the disappointment of a poor and weary background story, and second it gives the pleasure of a perfect action movie, as it should have been entirely.
28
The Glass House (2001,  PG-13)
The Glass House
Pending Review...
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Knots (Sex, Love, and Lies) (2004,  R)
Knots (Sex, Love, and Lies)
Pending Review...
30
The White Raven (1998,  Unrated)
The White Raven
Pending Review...
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Without A Paddle (2004,  PG-13)
Without A Paddle
Pending Review...
32
Anaconda (1997,  PG-13)
Anaconda
Sooo damn great. I was on the edge of my seat at this excellent flick. Great cast, and a good thought story.
33
Our Italian Husband (2005,  Unrated)
Our Italian Husband
Pending Review...
34
Lethal Weapon (1987,  R)
Lethal Weapon
Pending Review...
35
Message in a Bottle (1999,  PG-13)
Message in a Bottle
Pending Review...
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American Samurai (1992,  R)
American Samurai
Pending Review...
37
Brice de Nice (2005,  Unrated)
Brice de Nice
Pending Review...
38
Revenge of the Musketeers (Fille de d'Artagnan, La)(D'Artagnan's Daughter) (1994,  R)
Revenge of the Musketeers (Fille de d'Artagnan, La)(D'Artagnan's Daughter)
Great action and an excellent story. Sophie was a CUTIE!
39
The Stray (2000,  R)
The Stray
Pending Review...
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Swordfish (2001,  R)
Swordfish
Pending Review...
41
The Parole Officer (2001,  R)
The Parole Officer
Just bad. The story was absolutely horrible, they also tried some jokes but it ended in a huge mess
42
Speakeasy (2002,  Unrated)
Speakeasy
A low budget cast, a story that needs bit of improvement and an unattractive end.
43
Wisegal (2008,  Unrated)
Wisegal
Pending Review...
44
The Lake House (2006,  PG)
The Lake House
Pending Review...
45
Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009,  PG)
Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian
Pending Review...
46
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989,  R)
Lethal Weapon 2
Pending Review...
47
Smother (2007,  PG-13)
Smother
Pending Review...
48
Across the Universe (2007,  PG-13)
Across the Universe
It was nice, but all that songs made this movie an average music flick with a, I may say, cute love story. I'm not attracted to musicals but this one was a bit different I think.
49
The Magus (1968,  R)
The Magus
A big piece of crap. I'm Terribly disappointed of this movie. It didn't followed the story of the book at all and they actually thought that is gonna be better to actually change the novel. Wtf?!? Who gave you that right? I know something, if you really want to make a remake of a book, then you MUST follow its story. A little advice for the fans of the book. If you enjoyed the novel, then remaine with that opinion. Don't see the movie. IT WAS A MESS!
50
17 Again (2009,  PG-13)
17 Again
Pending Review...
51
I Know Who Killed Me (2007,  R)
I Know Who Killed Me
Lindsay Lohan was simply inappropiate for this movie. I guess they overreacted with all that blue and let's say that the story was kinda strange and extremely tiresome.
52
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999,  R)
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Pending Review...
53
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009,  PG)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Pending Review...
54
The Uninvited (2009,  PG-13)
The Uninvited
Pending Review...
55
State of Grace (1990,  R)
State of Grace
Pending Review...
56
Analyze This (1999,  R)
Analyze This
Pending Review...
57
The Deep End of the Ocean (1999,  PG-13)
The Deep End of the Ocean
Pending Review...
58
Cursed (2004,  PG-13)
Cursed
Pending Review...
59
Last Action Hero (1993,  PG-13)
Last Action Hero
Pending Review...
60
Straightheads (Closure) (2007,  R)
Straightheads (Closure)
Pending Review...
61
Prison Break: The Final Break (2009,  Unrated)
Prison Break: The Final Break
God, I will miss this guys sooo badly. I was so attached, and still am, by those TV Series that I can't believe that they're finished. At some time I started to categorize them as average because they simply overreacted with all that seasons, but I finally realise that they did so only to make that glorious end. Everything in this TV Series/Movie was so good thought that I still am astonished by it. I recommend this TV Series to all true movie lovers. They'll love it!
62
Watchmen (2009,  R)
Watchmen
They made the movie to be better than any Watchmen thing they've released so far. I was surprised. Wow! I'm glad that I saw the motion comics first..
63
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - Dream Warriors (1987,  R)
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - Dream Warriors
Pending Review...
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Darkness (2004,  PG-13)
Darkness
Pending Review...
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The Last House on the Left (2009,  R)
The Last House on the Left
Pending Review...
66
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 - The Dream Master (1988,  R)
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 - The Dream Master
Hmm. You all know that I'm a huge NoES fan but this movie left me with a bad impression. They messed up the movie only where was the most interesting: at the beggining and at the end of it. I mean, Freddy's revival was sooo pathetic that I wished for the movie to improve, and that very fast. And it did. I was enjoying every scene of it until the end came and left me speechless, and speechless I mean in a bad way. Don't want to spoil the end of the movie but, in a single word, it was simply gross.

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