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More interested in Krumholtz ambitions than the main love story.

Zombie films are my kryptonite. I'll watch it even if the creatures aren't quite zombies. Decent acting, plot, and cinematography. Even my non-zombie-loving friends like it. I even like the Hollywood-ish ending.

Student of ancient history, fan of graphic novels and comics, and female - how could I not love this movie. Whether they're off on their historical details or not, it's a tale, not a history lesson.

Never seen the cartoons, but the plot is exemplary. The combination of sets, costumes, and CG blends together to make a beautiful style. Some of the actors could have changed, but having Marton Csokas play the good guy for once was an excellent choice. Some people I've talked to have avoided this film due to a heavy amount of invincible female leads in sci-fi lately, but if you overlook Theron's character, it is a well-made film.

Like a mixture of Pitch Black and Aliens with a low budget.

One of my favorite movies of all time. Good acting, decent plot, nice effects, plenty of tension and horror. It breaks the rule about sequels as being better than the first on all accounts. Can't beat the ending fight scene in originality. Too bad all the movies that came after it were worse. Liked it even better with the cut scenes added back in.

I like this sequel much better than the original film. Reason - I just can't take them seriously. Plus, Johnny Messner's shaving scene is just too much.

One of my favorite symphony pieces was Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. Mili Avital gives this heroine some of the same quiet and intelligent passion that I attributed to her character from listening to the music. Unfortunately, all the actors around her ham it up. Good sets and costumes made me add half a star.

My favorite of the 3. Wickedly funny in a don't-think-about-it way. I love the fact that Ted Raimi pops up as three different characters. The skeletons and the one-liners are hilarious. There's also a little bit of spoofing too.

Best part was seeing Butler and Flanagan spar. Scotsmen know how to make the big hair work.

Take out the bad acting and the poor plot. Best face-off there is in the sci-fi world. Of course, once again, somebody still thinks the pyramids were built by aliens.

Not a movie for children or expectant mothers. Better than the first AvP. Acting is tolerable, but it's all about the creatures in this film. The ties they make to the other films are decent, but it was nice seeing more people survived than all the previous films.

Right up there next to Conan the Barbarian.

Despite the large cast, it was an engaging movie. Don't usually call a war film beautiful to watch, but the presentation was hard to look away from.

Exciting to watch just for the efficient fighting style and survival skills. Not to mention their choices in international actors shows some good taste. Don't expect the novels to match the movies though.

Marie's death still irks me, but at least they picked Karl Urban to be one of the relentless chasers.

Another historically inaccurate film that caused political excitement. At least Tommy Flanagan got to do something.

Reminds me of the epics they made in the 50s and 60s with all the background provided to explain how the main character came about. Once they finally get around to the main plot, it isn't that bad, but don't expect intelligent dialogue. The Valeria character is nicely refreshing. A woman who can kick butt, get the man she wants, and not be evil or the main character makes me give it an extra star. Not all tough chicks have to be sexless, evil, or lesbian.

Favorite part was the zombies bursting out of their graves at full speed. Otherwise, cute teen drama with zombies added in, including a gross make-out scene.

A problem with a lot of comic-book-turned-films is having too many characters who are all over-acting in order to steal screen time. (Hm...that's probably several problems). This movie has plenty of that and plenty of characters to absorb if unfamiliar with the mythology. Yet, it does have some charm. I'm not an Affleck fan, but he's decent in this movie.

Having re-watched recently since childhood, I still love the style and the scenery. If only I could get a Fizzgig for my office desk.

Who wouldn't go to the mall to get supplies in a zombie apocalypse? I shamelessly like the movie leading up to their encampment at the mall, especially explaining why they don't keep on the move.

Still scares and grosses me out every time. Plus, the cellblock work environment and the eerie caverns add an extra level of horror for me. Not a movie for the squeamish for the big death scenes towards the end.

Like the remake of Dawn of the Dead, except these zombies seem to be the hyper version. In only the smallest of ways is this movie a remake of Day of the Dead. You've got military characters, a scientists, and some civilians. Plus, a vegetarian zombie that could in a tiny way be like Bub. They can't make faster zombies than the ones they've got it this film.

Tudyk made this slow-moving comedy hilarious.

While I'm a big fan of Romero's zombie films, this one is my least favorite. It's akin to Cloverfield, except the characters knew how to hold their cameras steady. A lot of it was predictable. The actors were no-name 20-somethings that never left much impression, and they were obsessed with technology. Some zombie material was obviously CGI at it's worst, but the monsters of this film were far scarier than the creatures of the latter film. Don't see it until you've watched some of Romero's better films.

This sequel is definitely as good as the first. Although, the one-liners aren't as memorable. Much better than Die Hard 3.

Completely broke away from the formula of the first two films but not for the better. The McClane character works better solo as long as he seems like an average Joe. However, the later films of the Die Hard series turn him into a dialogue-less, indestructible guy with a loud sidekick. If only Hollywood would learn that a hero with vulnerabilities is better than unstoppable man.

Good music and inventive fight scenes once they get to the soldiers. Sean Pertwee and Kevin McKidd keep it from dropping into the B-movie category.

Ignore for a second that this is a video-game inspired film. The tight, dark corners, the undead/mutated humanoids, and a fairly simple plot make this an entertaining no-thinker. Gave it an extra half star for the first-person view towards the end, and another half star for facing off the Rock against Karl Urban. Nice.

Loved it as a child.

Plots a bit of a stretch, but keeps you interested once the strange occurences start.

Cary Elwes is hilariously evil ham in this movie. Beware of the extensive 70s musical numbers. Good for all those tweens out there who liked the Princess Diaries movies.

Good, fun movie for the kids. Although, The Thing's issues may be a little depressing for the young ones. Still, flashy and colorful enough for us bored adults too.

A nice silly, fun mix for the sequel. The dancing scene and the jokes were pretty good too. Nice to see some comics-turned-films not delve to depressing new depths for drama.

Moderately funny in the not so obvious spots.

I don't like vampire films for the most part, due to cheesiness factors, but this movie isn't that bad. Simple plot, decent acting, and a mid-line ending make me recommend it to all those who didn't like Lost Boys.

Liked everything but the ending.

Liked everything except the ghost girl. Her voice is a little grating on the ears, but the movie was dark and creepy enough to make the giant snake work.

Not my favorite of the series.

Colorful and quickly moving film. Didn't like the use of CGI for the large dog, but the choice of David Thewlis as the mentor with a secret was a good selection.

A friend got me reading the books when I was dead set about going against the trend. Instead, I got hooked, and once hooked, ended up watching the movies. The first one follows the novel nicely. It's bright and cheerful despite some of the depressing background info.

Like everything but the ending, but it fits the novel better than the later remake. Much scarier and atmospheric too. Something about the bending door and laughter/crying coming from behind the wallpaper still gets me.

Never going to be better than the game, and not my choice for the lead. Yet, entertaining enough, even with the ending.

Better than the remake. Vincent Price does pull off a rich man gone bad against his wife. There is one part that makes me jump every single time. The floating hag in the dark room scene. Otherwise, nothing else really got me. See it if you like the remake. Otherwise, I recommend it to those who like a little black & white horror now and then.

Forget about the political and environmental messages for a moment. It's a good action action/sci-fi flick. The area 51 lead scientist was a little off-the-wall, but most of the plot and character elements worked well with each other. Every time I see the RVs going across the desert makes me laugh, like Will Smith's lines as he's dragging the alien to nowhere. I recommend it highly if you've never seen it.

The first and best Indy movie.

Different than the first three, but still entertaining. Not as much CGI as people complain about, and Indy is still Indy. If they carried on the legacy with Indy Jr., I'd watch it. High on my recommendation list.

Almost as good as the first, but far superior to the second. However, there's much more humor here than the previous.

A bit silly for an Indy movie, and the sidekick kid was a little irritating like Willy's whines. However, nothing in the Indy movies is as twisted as the heart-snatching villain.

Jason vs Star Trek. I like its silliness, especially the robot chick fighting the upgraded energizer-bunny Jason.

A true horror classic. Only movie that made me uncomfortable with putting a foot in the ocean. Just the perfect mix of humor, horror, and drama. None of the sequels are good in comparison. The one-liners are also addictive. Favorite part: the meal scene where his kid mimics him and then Dreyfuss lays on the line - 'how was your day'. Very nicely done.

I like to refer to this movie as the Disney Jaws. You've got fun, adorable dolphins, Dennis Quaid, and the big lead up to the shark crashing through the ridiculously large window to the water.

A couple of elements in this film make it better than Romero's previous three. Plenty of zombie movies start out at the beginning of the outbreak and never really show you how humans try to survive after it. Decent acting, although Hopper goes over the top sometimes. Some of the zombies look CGI'd, and who doesn't love the easter egg of Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright in the bar.

Big budget film aimed at a much younger audience than the main actors. Plausible plot, decent costumes, and beautiful locations make it interesting enough to watch from beginning to end. Of course, the downside is stiff dialogue and borderline acting. If you liked Kevin McKidd in Rome, you'll find him playing a cruder version of his Vorenus.

It seemed like your typical mockumentary until a little past the middle of the film. I love the transition and their panic when they realize they're not the outsiders recording someone else's life. The comparisons and analysis of slasher horror films is also pretty good. Nathan Baesel as the masked killer gives it just the right amount of silly-freaky mix. Recommended to fans of Dexter and/or any slasher/serial killer film.

I didn't think McClane worked well with a sidekick. I mean of the previous three films, I really despised the third. In fact, my impression of the movies was that they were going down hill. Except, the humor, the outrageous action, and the geeky sidekick work. Seeing both men get beat up by Maggie Q is also hilarious.

Good translation of the epic. Having watched the films and then read the book, I don't feel like I was cheated anything in the movie.

Considering many plotlines and characters involved, it flows beautifully. Barely recognized Karl Urban and David Wenham.

Not my favorite of the three. The ending killed me in its length.

The remake has more girl-power and survivors, but the character interactions are very similar to the original. The gore stands out more in color, but at least the zombies aren't running at them.

Favorite Austen film of all time.

First was my favorite of the three.

What's good about this film isn't the creatures or the action sequences. The interactions between the characters is reminiscent of Hitchcock's Lifeboat.

Some things are creepy, but it's kind of a Disney version of a horror film. Made me suspicious of clown dolls and stacked chairs though.

Overlook the machoism and over-muscular men, the plot isn't half bad, and the acting by the normal people is pretty good. Then, add in a well-developed creature, and it's a decent film. Happen to love it in comparison to all those other weekend movies I watched as a kid. They don't make good monster movies anymore.

Decent plot with Danny Glover taking center stage. He's no Schwarzenegger, but he's just as tough and resourceful. Half a dozen memorable characters keep the plot flowing between the action scenes, but none are as verbal as Paxton. His character's cockiness is reminiscent of his role of Hudson in Aliens. Personally, I enjoy watching this movie just to spot where Adam Baldwin pops up. It's as good as the first by replacing muscular soldiers with average people in a far more hostile environment than the jungle. However, Gary Busey is not a good replacement for good-guy-gone-bad, Carl Weathers, but he's easier to despise.

Best interpretation.

Good love story between two messed up individuals.

One of the few book-to-film movie that I like. Although, the plot is simplified, along with the number of characters, the core of the novel is maintained. Creepy, dark, decently acted, and with a mild amount of humor, I'd recommend it to anyone looking of a creature-feature with some action.

Zombies, James Purefoy, and Michelle Rodriguez give this game-to-movie film something to live for. They could have put anybody in Milla Jovovich's role and I still would have liked it.

Flashy, over-the-top, almost too much in comparison to the first two films. The undead birds are reminiscent of 28 Days Later, but the whole psychic/telekinesis abilities of the main heroine put me off for a bit. Also don't get the female dominated ending.

Bit more computer graphic monsters than zombies for my taste, but they made a good choice with adding decent actors like Iain Glen, Jared Harris, and Oded Fehr to counteract the heavy special effects. Too bad Zack Ward's Russian character didn't live to see the third movie. In some respects, it's a better film than the original, but some of the scenes were ridiculous than scary (the Lickers scene in the church and the cemetery scene). Zombie children were freaky though.

Hilarious movie if you deny reality for awhile. One of the few movies that Anthony Starke plays the heroic lead, even with a young George Clooney trying to steal the scene. A mock Frank Sinatra song will also make you laugh. Even if you hated the first one or refuse to watch it, this will make you laugh, at least a little. The parts where Clooney would cling to Starke's coat also crack me up. I recommend it heartily.

I liked the twist ending.

I liked it, despite it's bare plot and middling acting. Made me want to play Battletech or Mechwarrior right away.

Second favorite of the series.

Humorous version of Hamlet from the eyes of two outsiders who don't even know their own names. Personally, I love how Oldman's childlike genius never gets recognized as he makes scientific discoveries.

If only you could choose between multiple endings in your own life.

Gets half a star more than it deserves for actually creeping me out in the phone call scene. Otherwise, if the dog lives, can't hate a bad horror movie.

The Taming of the Shrew was the best of the set.

Funniest zomedy ever made. Full of one-liners, physical comedy, and decently scary zombies.

Modern interpretation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night that is entertaining, as long as you can tolerate Amanda Bynes. I tend to think she's funny.

If you're considering watching this movie, I recommend reading Ray Bradbury's story by the same title instead. It'll get you thinking, which this movie doesn't, especially during the latter half. Plenty of CG and running and screaming.

The beginning sequence in the film reminded me of how scared I got playing Fatal Frame the first time. The acting is about average, and the horror elements mimic video game monsters. Altogether, its not bad. I keep expecting a sequel.

Remembered the cartoon as a kid and loved it. So, I was more than partially biased to like this movie. It was nice, big, and flashy. The only thing I disliked was John Turturro's character. That guy should have been institutionalized.

Very rarely does a movie with ancient history, big budgets, and recognizable cast rub me the wrong way. I don't dislike it for their interpretation of the Homer's work, but rather for the acting and the choice of actors. Such as Orlando Bloom, Eric Bana, Brad Pitt, and Brian Cox. Sean Bean should have been given one of theirs. Despite the action and the decent CGI to make things look epic, I've fallen asleep twice trying to watch this movie. Avoid this flick.

I have to say that I was entertained by the almost comic book CGI visuals. The action was decent but not all that different from previous sword & sci-fi action flicks. Nick Chinlund was hilarious as the baddie, even with the noseplugs.

Never read it, but loved the style and the poetry of the dialogue. Does make you wonder how far a govt can oppress a society through fear. Hugo Weaving's voice is also a little hypnotic when he's reciting. See it.

Stephen Sommers put one too many movie monsters in here. The Frankenstein Monster can't act, but Roxburgh can. His operatic villain beats Jackman's good guy persona any day. See Sommers' other works first. On an additional note, David Wenham is hilarious in here.

Definitely a Scully movie. The secret of what the body parts are for is a bit disturbing, but it fits in the X-Files series.

Fulci's tribute to Romero's movies is actually pretty good. The eye-splinter moment makes me a little squeamish, but the ending makes it worth watching.