Great movies

If you didn't much care for the previous parts of "The Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, I don't think you should go and see this. Then again, if you are a fan, this is definitely a treat for you!

Much different than the ealier movies. The plotting gets a lot ahead of the viewer at times (nothing a second watch can't fix).

The beginning is pretty shocking (and so is the end, but in a very different way), but don't feel discouraged by that. Keep watching. The movie just doesn't get boring, even if some of the fighting scenes are really drawn out. If you are even slighly interested, this is a very good way to spend three hours of your day.

Special note towards Orlando Bloom's Will: he was a total surprise in this movie, even if the end wasn't as shocking as it could be (there were rumors, yes, and I've heard a lot of them). The end, however, is very stylishly made! My applauses for that - and deepest thanks for not ruining it with the traditional way (well, they still do in a way, if you watch the scene after the ending titles).

Ye have been warned!

On another note, there were some really bad aspects to this movie: Jack's "hallucinations" in the Locker were totally ridiculous, in my opinion; that is the least favorite part of mine in the whole trilogy. To the same category falls the scene with Calypso in her own form, which just... well, it didn't work, but it was definitely better than Jack with his dozen other versions.

Yo ho! Here we go again! A sequel to "The Curse of the Black Pearl", and a good one of that.

The movie is long, perhaps, but the way it is cut makes it feel rather short. It is also confusing, at times, but the plot explains itself pretty quickly, filling out the gaps it might have - and there is always a chance for a second view, which shall no doubt make the movie all the better.

But despite being a brilliant sequel, there are also flaws with said "gaps". The scenes are a bit jumpy sometimes, and the serene, well-structured pace of the first movie is gone. With some extensions to steady "The Dead Man's Chest", I would rate this movie with full 5 stars.

Captain Jack is indeed back - as promised - as the ever "charming" himself; but he has less screen-time than one might think. In the true spotlight, we have William Turner (Orlando Bloom), who makes an amazing performance. His character is finally given the well-earned depth. Riddled with angst, he really has some bearing behind his actions.

There is great humor to be experienced, swift turns in the plot, intense action that has little breaks without turning boring at any point, amazing visual look - and already familiar characters that we all love - or hate.

Go, see, enjoy!

This was the fist movie I went to see in the cinema more than once, as far as I can recall. And still, years later, it's still more than worth it.

The plot is eventful and full of twists. I like detailed movies, and here the camera angles, focus, colors, and little tips given with these underline the intent that is not stated in words, but left for the audience to guess. Someti-mes, we see things coming for a long time, but "The Curse of the Black Pearl" manages to surprise nonetheless.

Some of the fighting scenes are very entertaining. The characteristics of each person are respectfully regarded, and instead of beating enemies into pulp, there are clever moves that make you sit on the edge of your seat in excitement.

The characters and actors are each their own individuals. The casting is perfect; Johnny Depp as the by-now iconic Captain Jack Sparrow, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, the hero who has plenty of room to grow and be-come the man he's meant to be, and Elisabeth Swann (Keira Knightely), who can barely contain herself from becoming who she would really want to be instead of being what she's supposed to be. Many supporting charac-ters just add into the world of the movie, and are very important to it and its spirit. The comic elements draw a lot from these characters, and their chemistry between each other is undeniably funny and thought-provoking.

Little hints to past events are thrown this way and that - some remain unresolved to the end, and are there to deepen to world of the movie, or to be explored in the following sequels.

All in all, "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", is pretty much a perfect movie. The music, the plot, the characters, and the successful balance between action, mystery, and comedy create a movie that sets a standard for the pirate movies to come.

This is my favorite in the trilogy - aside The Return of the King. The extended edition beats the theatre-version, as expected, but it doesn't make much difference in a review: this is more about action than the first movie. The scenes are magnificent, the battles breath-taking, drama believable and heart-wrenching. The humour between the characters is also worth notice. Watch this, and fall in love. If not, at least you know what you are disliking ;)

Like the book, I have never thought this part of the trilogy as the best. I became a fan due The Two Towers, even if I had seen this one in theatres. Though I have began to appreaciate this one too, after becoming a true Tolkien-fan. The beginning of the movie is slow, setting an image to the viewer's head. The appearance of the Nazgûl and Aragorn (Strider) is also a thrill, there! The difference between the world of Hobbits and the rest of the Middle-earth is also well portrayd during the first steps, and moreso in other parts. Later, after depart from Rivendell, there is a lot more action - and drama - in order. The main characters become known to us, and their personalities only deepen during the films. Again, I spurr you to see the extended edition! If not, enjoy this piece, and if you - like me - find yourself disappointed when the ending titles begin, go on and watch the other two parts! There, you won't be disappointed.

I still think that the extended versions are better than these short ones, but... Even as a "cut" one, RotK is still a breath-taking film! Massive fighting scenesed and great drama. Though at some places, the emotional shock of characters is more amusing than heart-breaking... Ending part of the trilogy - and that place is never an easy one. The ending was probably a little too long (with all the fake-endings), and I wished to see so much more that was entirely left outside - even from the extended version. Still, my favorite LotR-movie, aside The Two Towers.

In many ways, this is my favorite in the Matrix trilogy, although in quality it stays second to the first, original one.

Lighter and funnier, yet full of action, fights and drama. Perhaps even too much fighting sometimes; it's only so many times that you can do one thing, after all, before it gets boring. Visually amazing, adding nothing new to the first movie, but then, this is still Matrix; that is all that counts.

The characters are both macho and believable. New characters are added (the Twins are my absolute favorites), and the world of Matrix is expanding. There is more than one ship, and more than one battle going on. We also get to see Zion, the last refuge of human beings. It is indeed a fine conflict that while they battle machines, they also need machines to keep them alive. A willing symbiosis that none wants to admit.

Neo is struggling to find his place, but it seems that when it comes to Matrix, he knows it, and his abilities. Others doubt him, but it does not seem to matter as long as the right people stand by him.

The plot deepens, and leaves us quite perfectly to wait for the third and final part of the trilogy.

Final part of the trilogy. In many ways, the most massive - though this bothered me at times. Great armies clashing together, in two worlds, "gods" fighting in the sky...

The visuals are as amazing as usual. The fights, the special effects, and the sounds go well together.

Most bothersome aspect of the movie is the collision of Neo and Smith, though. There is ideology, but perhaps I haven't yet seen the movie often enough, because I just can't catch some of it. So many people scheming and planning, truths that are revealed, and some of them are less important than others.

But what rates this movie higher in my book is the ending; finally a movie where heroes, too, can die! Though the evil is beaten (for now), this is still nice and different.

In my opinion, this is one of the best trilogies/series ever made, because all three parts are almost equally good. You don't find that just anywhere these days.

I remember when I first saw this movie at school, years ago. I wasn't fully focused and even missed a piece of the movie, but I recall thinking that this film is complex and needs more than a couple watches to be understood. Now, years later, after I have seen the movie time and time again, it is almost as simple as it gets.

"Matrix" was the first of its kin. It has been made into parody more times than I can count, and a lot of movies have been influenced by it. This is a master piece, right here.

The world, the ideology, and the characters all stand their own ground, firm and unyielding. The idea behind the story is complex, coming apart piece by piece. Words of wisdom are offered, but you need to grasp the right things to really comprehend them. There is no big "surprise" lurking around; you have the answer all the time. You just need to understand it first.

The fighting scenes are one of a kind. The slow-motion camera work is artistic, adding to the coolness that seems to hang above this movie. Sunglasses, black leather, the soundtrack on the background, and the monotone voices - it all creates an atmosphere you either love or hate.

I love it. This is totally one of my favorite movies, and when viewed as part of the Matrix series, this is the most "whole" part.

A movie that definitely makes you think.

The only pretty things are the lies set to block the view of those who are not supposed to see the truth. The only consolation might be that Yuri finally finds his consciense in the end, just a little - even if the cost is the death of one he loves, and being abandon by the rest. That doesn't mean he wouldn't go on; we all have our personal drug we cannot get rid of... In Yuri's case, I think it's more than that.

The story narrative is littered with irony, sarcasm, and dry humor. The story begins from the end, then goes back to the beginning, and from there it unfolds with ruthlessness that cannot be compared with anything else but reality itself.

I was a fan of the comics before seeing this movie, but afterwards, my love fir X-men was definitely sealed.

Wolverine is the number one character, of course, but it doesn't shine through too badly in this film. Halle Berry's acting as Strom is a bit stiff, and altogether not all characers are fully explored (Sabertooth among many).

Nonetheless, this movie looks and acts just finely; the plot is solid, the characters just deep enough to keep themselves interesting, and the chemistry between them, while nothing surprising, still gifts the movie with a lively element.

The senior actors Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen create a fine balance between Professor X and Magneto; their steady interaction is an inspiring thing to watch.

"Massive" is the right word to describe this movie. In the previous two films, the use of mutant powers was nice and pretty. This time, they build a bridge to an entirely another level - literally.

The special effects are amazing! The film also dares to cut off its supporting pillars, which for a while can leave the viewer to a state of shock.

Why the movie does not get 5 starts in my book is because the characters were lacking a lot. This could be amended with extending the length of the movie - it seemed too short, anyway.

A must see piece, which beats its predecessors with such style you won't forget it in a while - but which still has a lot of room to explore!

A successful sequel to the first movie.

The movie starts off lightly, but soon gains a steady momentum that keeps growing to the very end. The dialogue is smooth, the characters witty yet serious in just the right places, which creates a perfect piece of entertaiment.

New characters add new spice (Nightcrawler, for one, was incredibly well made), and the ending was only too promising. They couldn't have done worse by actually typing: "In the next movie, we have Phoenix".

The final scene with Jean and her decision, though, could have been better made. Like this, it seemed irrational that she did what she did; no real reason was given to it. Oh well.

A lovely, thrilling movie that you can watch without staring at the clock once in a while. Jared Leto is making a fine appearance, not to speak of his fellow actors.

When I set out to see this, I didn't know what to expect. But it surprise me, in a good way. A movie that isn't pretty, has no happy ending... and on the top of all, it perhaps makes you think about something important. Well acted.

Compared to the movie version of the film, the extended cut (on dvd) is much better and a fuller movie. It gives time for explanations and depth. If you liked it on big screen, you're gonna love the extended cut.

On its own, though, the theatrical version is already an almost perfect movie. Depth, dedication, faith - and the loss. Battle, cruelty, love, loyalty. What are we fighting for in this world? And is it really worth the fight - and the sacrifices?

The journey of Balian's turning from a blacksmith into a knight is portrayed as if it took only a while, but with some little common sense, we can imagine it took some time (as in reality it must have). When this matter is settled, the rest is one, enjoyable ride; a beautiful, bloody ride.

A perfect comedy, which can be watched time after time. The characters are hilarious - even if, naturally, somewhat surreal at places - and they awake situations that are irresistable to not laugh at.

Again, the group is out - and chaos follows (in a good way). New situations give new stage to the events - spiced up with new characters, like Zed (who with his voice shall endelight us later, too). A perfect sequel to the first movie.

This movie rises as high as the third part, but it is perhaps a little tired already. Again, the plot is hilarious and the characters brilliant. This time, the chase of the end is taken to the sky - not bad, that, either.

More people - more fun. Now always, and some characters are just too unreal, but then again, so are the movies. It is nice to see some people who have been featured in previous films to take a place in this one, and throw their own sauce to the very strange soup... Perhaps not as good as the first two movies, but definitely not far behind. A nice chase in the end crowns the cake.

I think that even if this movie might be the worse of all the series, there is still such a good stuff in here! Worth watching, no doubt.

They are defending their city again - and one can guess how it goes. Nick Lassard doesn't make as good of a hero as Mahoney used to, but his companions take care of the humour if all else fails. Not best of the series, definitely, but still worth a watch, and a good laugh.

After Steve Guttenberg (Mahoney) left the series, it can be seen. The movies since that are lacking in quality. Yet, there is still much to enjoy about! Miami, beware, they are coming! (Perhaps the Jaws-heroes should mimic Tackleberry in the future... :D).

After the "A Fish Called Wanda", this doesn't seem just as great - but it is good on its own. Great moments can be spent watching this movie, nothing more needs to be said! Welcome to the chaotic life of a zoo...

This is the kind of movie you watch again and again, and enjoy every time.

The plot is hilarious. What was supposed to be a successful diamond robbery turns out to be something completely different when some of the robbers try to cheat the loot to themselves. Wanda and Otto, siblings with benefits, are trying to cross George, but it seems the man was smarter than that. With George taken in by the police - thanks to Otto and his sister - there is still George's stuttering accomplice, Ken, to deal with.

To complicate the matters, Wanda tries to get to the man defending George to find out where the diamonds are, and that takes a bit more than the usual level of persuasion. Otto, who is jealous and definitely not to be called stupid, keeps appearing at the most uncomfortable times.

And to keep the plot going, of course there is an eye-witness who saw George just after the jewel heist; an elderly woman whom Ken must now deal with. His several attempts to cause an "accident" are quite fatal - to the old lady's three Yorkies!

The characters brilliant, and the acting never leaves you hanging. The most hilarious is perhaps Kevin Kline as Otto, who plays with accents, charms his sister with Italian, and used to be a hitman for CIA - or so he says.

The plot itself is solid and funny, especially the end. The way things are going, you cannot tell what is really going to happen before the ending titles start to roll!

I haven't seen any of the older Clouseau-movies, so this all was original to me - well, as original as it can be. The movie is enjoyable, funny, and full of hilarious events! Friendship and trust are well portrayed, like the different characters and their motives.

An interesting movie, which does not leave you bored for a single moment. Colin Farrell makes a job worth watching, his performance ever a source of mystery and surprise in the film. You can't really make out everything of the characters on the first watch.

During the first few minutes, the movie seems very confusing - at least to me, who has never seen the tv-series. After the beginning, though, you get used to the characters, world, and the movie in itself. Soon after seeing it, you might feel a little uncertain of wether the movie was too long, too short, or missed something important. All in all, second watch may remedy that.

Pretty soon it is certain that Colin Farrell's character Sonny is the leading person of the movie. And well he does his role, that must be admitted! I would have hoped to see more partnership between him and Jamie Foxx's Ricardo, though.

Yes, a movie worth watching!

Best line ever: "Do you wanna fuck my partner or do you wanna do business with him, cause I don't care if you like how he looks." ;)

Before this movie, I knew practically nothing of Alexander the Great (what little I had learned in school was long forgotten). After seeing this, the loving bond was inevitable. People have a lot of different kind of comments about this movie, and in all truth, it does not show Alexander and his journey it truly was, in all places. Still I think it gives you a push to go on studying him, if you are interested. Alexander's a lot spoken love for Hephaistion was portrayed well (though I won't lie to anyone that I didn't hope to see more of it). It is nothing to whine about, as Alexander loved his best friend like no other - that is a fact. An enjoyable movie, with beautiful images and good acting.

Interesting movie, at most. It makes you wonder how good the book the film is based on actually is (I am about to find out, as soon as I can). Colin Farrell's pure, innocent, and open role is beautiful: this is the way the world and the people in it should be! Prejudiction cast aside, for our hearts know better than cold reasoning, at times.

A good movie to watch, time after time - but not too often. It has action and human relations to offer, but nothing too deep or breath-taking.

This movie surprised me positively, as much as people have praised it. It might get full five stars-rating had they left Jared Leto's short shot in there, but what can you do ;) (Nah, just joking.)

First of all, magnificent acting from Colin Farrell! His accent and style of speking were the first thing to drag my attention: he sounds nothing but the rough Irish guy we have been used to. He shows a range of emotions, too, and being in the eye of the camera almost thorough the movie must have been hard. He does it with style, though, never getting boring, never repeating himself.

The movie flows nicely, is detailed and very human in all aspects. Watch it if you can - though the end is a bit too expected. Oh well, that's only human, too.

Thrilling, intersting movie which has some actual depth and wild ideas, and isn't as superficial as one might fear.

How do you break free of something you fully believe in - like a system that should world to a fault?

In a world where crime is foreseen and stopped before it can take place, it's tough to come up with a vision of yourself committing a murder. But that's exactly where John Anderton (Tom Cruise) is - and he isn't just going to sit still and let it happen.

In search of an answer, Anderton comes across some facts that change his entire view on the system - and in the end force him to doubt those he has trusted so far.

Colin Farrell also makes a great performance as Danny Witwer; not the performance of a lifetime, but something to look at as he pokes around for the truth.

The movie looks good, and all in all it is far better than one might expect. The plot moves in bursts and keeps the viewer guessing, and although the screen is filled with the standard amount of action that goes with a movie like this, there's a lot one can think about after the titles have stopped rolling.

Brilliant plot that keeps you within from beginning to end. If you have only seen the sequels, watch this too: the other parts cannot really even compete with this movie!

If I usually don't like horror movies - at all - this one was clever enough to entertain even me. Perhaps it wasn't too spooky... And naturally, great piece of work from Jared Leto.

The characters are high on life, the acting is done accordingly, and all in all, things are bound to happen.

A little adventure, loads of fun, excitement and terror, bits of love and finally a sound of conscience.

Not the greatest movie of all time, but worth the watch nonetheless.

Clever movie, with action and humour. The cast is brilliant, their characters even more so. Must see movie!

The movie was fluent as ever, the characters all but themselves - which awokes more humour than in some other cases. Yet the sequel lacks the imagination and surprising element we had in "Ocean's Eleven".

But I have to admit, as much as I dislike Julia Roberts, her part playing "herself" was hilarious.

Even if not as good as the first part, still a good watch.

Once again, Orlando Bloom charms us. His characters is completely irresistable - as is this movie. You really feel sorry for Ned and his companions, and at times, the good turns into bad, and the other way around. Action, drama, humour, depth and feelings. Good acting, and good ending, for once!

A silly movie with lots of funny moments.

The cast is pretty good, the characters well and realistically drawn; the blood-lusty boxers, Orlando's Jimmy who is so totally out of it sometimes it isn't even funny... the manager who is just out for himself, a coach who had definitely seen his best days and... you get the drift from there.

The movie itself is told from the point of view of documentary makers, but they still manage to keep the scenes and plot fluent. They don't "forget" that everything on film is shot through a camera which is actually part of the movie.

All in all a decent movie. Not to be taken too seriously. A few pearls of wisdom here and there, and the rest is just slightly on the odd side of fun.

This movie is not to be taken too seriously. Not perfect, but a very good one still. It is hilarious to see Vin Diesel messing with two genres that really shouldn't collide: he is a soldier, and this is a comedy. We know how that goes.

This is sweet and funn, to watch: how the children tempt their fate with a well trained SEAL officer. This setting actually works, believe it or not, and some of the scenes are outrageously fun!

But is there really a hope to restore any bit of order into the house, and still keep everyone safe? Watch and find out.

I watched this movie twice in a weekend, which says something. Vin Diesel is great in his role, and the whole movie is full of speed, awesome cars, and personal twists. (Yet I have no desire whatsoever to watch the sequels - no thank you.)

I expected nothing more than mindless two hours of action and a decent plot when I first saw this movie, but I was positively surprised.

Will Smith makes a fine appearance and the plot is breathtaking with twists that actually make sense but still come from behind the corner.

The action is beautifully and solidly created - and shown in the usual explosive manner.

The movie also raises a lot of questions and doubts about our lifestyle to try and make things as easy as possible for ourselves. If you had a robot that could do all the daily chores for you, why not get one? And the furhter we push that artificial intelligence, the bigger is the problem once the shit hits the fan.

I have never liked Luke, for some reason, but this movie offers a lot more to see and explore. A setting to a story which is great and exhilirating to watch.

For a movie that was made several decades ago, this is a masterpiece when it comes into visual department - even if it has been revised now and again!

Final part of the old movies - and the last one for now in the saga of Star Wars.

Sweet Ewoks that really stand out in a way are key to the lighter side of the movie. The rest is filled with struggles to find what you desire most in life, conclusions and action.

Offers a little more action than the "first" movie, Episode IV. Perhaps my favorite part of the Star Wars movies, though it is hard to tell. You never really grow tired of Yoda, now do you? Nor to the deception of ones you counted as your friends... Definite must-see, yes.

I think this movie might be the best of the new Star Wars movies. Perhaps because it is darker, and angstier. But the storytelling is all too jumpy, tearign the plot apart.

This is a movie everyone should see - especially if they were fans to the tv-series, "Firefly". This movie captures humour, action, drama and fluent story-telling in a one, good package.

A hones, believable story of two men, who find and come to love each other, but are too stubborn - or afraid - to fully admit it. Living the time and the world as they do, it is not a surprise that chaos ensues when people start to find out. A sad ending to a touching, heart-wrenching story. It makes justice to the novel in all its glory - though simply as a movie, one would hope for something more. To those who think this movie is all about men probing each other, I could say it is false: outside the few heated scenes, it is all about drama and hidden agenda, so to speak.

This movie is the second best of the series (after Ocean's 11, of course). You really don't notice the length of the movie while it's going on, because it really doesn't get boring at any point. Nor is it too packed with action, so you would become numb in the middle. There are many places to laugh in, both new jokes and some old faces showing around, so it is good if you've seen 11 and 12 before watching this one. Definitely worth seeing!

Nicely acted, created, and plotted story. Very entertaining, but in some ways, it just doesn't reach to the level of the older movies. Yet, a must-see to all Star Wars fans! it is also nice to see how things really began, and on what scale.

I dislike Hayden Christensen - and Anakin even more, for some reason. But I still watch the movie gladly, so that tells something about it.

Once again, a wonderful plot, visuals that soothe your eyes, and a world that is vast and thrilling to be explored.

I was repeating "fucking beautiful" in my head thorough the movie. It looks good, it sounds good, there is just right amount of action and humour - and one watch won't definitely be enough!

I never watched the cartoon on TV, but this still hits right to the core for me.

The camera-angles are a bit shaky and blurry at times, but it gives the movie more speed and a sense of realism.

Even if some aspects of the story are definite clichés, and there aren't any real shocking revelations, it is still an enjoyable movie. Go and watch!

I haven't seen the earlier movies of the series. Yet this one won my heart! Good acting, marvellous action. Mostly, I lift my hat to Johnny Depp, and his once again wonderful work! If you like guns and action, spiced with a bit of a humour, watch this one!

In this movie, what appeals to me most is that finally the men are old and mature, touching (compared to the "The Three Musketeers" -movie). Especially D'Artagnan stole my heart. The story is amazing, the acting pure and talented - even Leonardo DiCaprio I can withstand, for once. A lot of plotting, secrets, decisions between friendship and personal desires, loyalty, duty and hatred... This is finest drama and action in one package!

The movie is far better than I first expected (and only got better after I watched it a second time).

Wickedly funny at many places thorough the movie, just in the right places and not making this a comedy.

Good characterations. The plot takes many enough twists to make it lively and not so predictable.

And the new haircut Tristan got: very good. He became a man instantly. (I have no idea why I kept thinking about Will Turner of "The Pirates of the Caribbean" while following that transformation...)

Just as good of a movie as I expected it to be. Lots of humor, good build-up thorough the story, great shades of personalities from humans and animals - and other things - alike.

Perhaps this could have been funnier still, but then again, it worked better this way.

The visuals looked great and believable.

(And I am beginning to grow convinced that Ben Stiller cannot star without Owen Wilson - and likewise.)

A steady, captivating movie. There is no dizzying action, explotions, or dazzling special effects, but the movie manages to be one of the best I've watched recently.

The characters are introduced well, as are their lives and patterns. They grow thorough the movie - especially the brothers Terry (Farrell) and Ian (McGregor). In the beginning the first is a gambling man living on his luck, while the latter dreams big but it keeping his feet safely on the ground.

When the game gets tough, though, it is almost surprising who is going to grow a conscience, and who will bury their fellow men for their dreams.

Drama, love between brothers and family, and dreams close to coming true mingle in this film. Blood is thicker than water, they say; family is everything, they say here. 'How far; how long; how deep?', I ask.

I loved the ending, especially. After all the drama and hard (impossible) decisions, it all comes down into such basic things. Our big struggles in life are such a small thing in the eyes of the world.

I have not read the book, but maybe I'll have to, even if this story is something that I usually don't like.

The cast - magnificent. Acting: brilliant. The set, the music... flawless. Not to mention the story that drew out a tear from me in several places (and that is a rare occurrence).

Even if Jo's antics got me wondering once in a while, the story was never overly... well, anything. It was balanced, beautiful and heartbreaking, and basically just to TRUE. Especially when looking at Beth and her untimely death, that is just the course of the world.

I went to see the movie expecting a lot from it. Afterwards, I don't really know how exactly to feel. I'm slightly disappointed, but then again, not.

The plot isn't built very steadily, and the end is a bit hurried and cliché. (If they make a sequel, sure, I'll go and watch it. I already know that.)

There is a display of varying emotions on the hero's side, but I didn't really *feel* it. (I'm no fan of Hayden Christensen's, though, so that might have something to do with it...) All in all, what the characters do or say or act on, seems a bit hollow. Big talk, and all that. Maybe a few minutes to the length of the movie would have helped with that, give the events a bit more background.

Why four stars, though... The movie is fast, the idea is cool, the visual/special effects and action are nice to watch; eyes don't make sense of all of it, and that makes it feel a bit more natural and real.

A beautiful movie to look at. David Wenham's narrative on the back is apt and appropriate; ruthless and simple like the rest of the movie.

There isn't too much in 300 when it comes into a plot with twists and turns. The movie isn't too short or too long - though the scenes with the queen do not perhaps fall in between the fighting scenes as well as they could. They merge well enough, though, not making either part of the story to stand out too much.

The fighting scenes are pretty human, considering what they could be.

Frankly, the movie was too short. When the final fight began to take place, I leaned back on my seat and cursed in my mind that the film was going to end soon!

This movie looked good, sounded good, was funny in all the right places, moved well and was all in all pretty perfect - though, alas, the fun didn't last forever.

Only weird thing was probably the attempted chemistry between Mr. Stark and Ms. Potter (Jarvis/Stark worked much better in my opinion :P), but that can be easily ignored with everything else taking place on the screen. (And of course there is the matter of Nick Fury: I have nothing against Samuel L. Jackson, but... why did they have to make Fury black? I'm not being a racist, just wondering...)

All in all, I'm waiting a possible sequel with huge anticipation! Even if they wouldn't manage to make it as good as this first one, it would still definitely be worth the watch!

Robert Downey Jr. made an amazing job in this one. Nothing more needs to be said. Go watch it.

Definitely a good movie! Action, cool characters, smart lines, twists and turns. Visually beautiful, tasteful effects... What else can one hope for?

It is good to see "Pitch Black" before this movie, but it isn't terribly necessary. There are little remarks between the movies, which are good for the viewers who enjoy these kind of things (like me).

Diesel's act as Riddick is a little more macho than in "Pitch Black", but it still doesn't disturb the rest of the movie. He also gets beaten up some, which evens things out.

Karl Urban great in his role as Lord Vaako.

A rather good movie with a slight supernatural touch.

The main character, Nick, doesn't have a very hard time figuring out his new state of existance, but then again, he probably doesn't have another option - and there is a fine, brief struggle against it in the beginning.

Annie's change from badass to regretful girl is kind of abrupt, but when you think about it, it's still well made and makes sense in a lot of ways. There were layers of it to be seen the whole time.

The sudden connection between Nick and Annie, though, didn't quite appeal to me but... they managed to end the movie without sappy romance, for which I'm really glad!

An ending that is both happy and sad - I really liked that one. The plot perhaps doesn't keep you on the edge of your seat, but it is well thought of - and is in no way boring.

The characters are realistic and have room to move this way and that. Acting is good, and the movie looks just fine.

Worth a watch, definitely.

Dark, oppressive, scary, thrilling and breathtaking movie, where different people have to start trusting each other - or die. Vin Diesel's character never changes to a fully good, responsible, caring man - which is something that happens all too often in this kind of movies - and keeps the things on edge constantly. Survival against strange creatures on a foreign planet is the first priority to all.

Visually great, well acted and plotted movie.

This movie is on its funniest on a first watch, but then again, the funny scenes are just SO hilarious that the movie is enjoyable even after several re-views.

There is a plot in the story, the characters are tastefully introduced, Rowan Atkinson is amazing in his role, and all the necessary elements of a good movie are there.

It's all about chaos, really. Enjoyable, shamful, chaos.

Christian Bale is a perfect Bruce Wayne, no doubting that. His voice as Batman kept cracking me up, but at the same time he does play the Dark Knight very well, so it is only a momentary fun every time. (No doubt helps him to hide his true identity too.)

A lot has been talked about Heath Ledger's role in the movie, and those acclaims have been very true, too. He is a perfect Joker; on the very borderline of sane and its complete opposite. Disturbing, and yet in a way very human.

This movie, compared to "Batman Begins", is smoother, more action-filled and on the move all the time. People get killed, shots fired, cars trashed, buildings blown...

All in all, this is a near perfect movie. Dark, aggressive, twisted and very funny in a lot of places as well - much thanks to the Joker.

This movie is funny as hell.

It has all the typical classification of high school students, and in the end the "hero" gets the girl, too, but it isn't as cliché as movies like this usually are.

Sure, the last few Deeds are almost conveniently arranged, but in the end that just doesn't matter; the movie is funny, moves with speed from start to finish, and isn't overly predictable at any point.

Milo Ventimiglia makes a good, steady work as Zach Harper.

A fast-paced movie that still leaves room for the events and characters to grow.

The stunts are good, though not outrageous. People are not shot a dozen times and kept running; they fall after one shot and stay there.

Realistic, suspensful, and well plotted film. The catch isn't released too early, and the audience is kept in doubt for the last minutes.

A good movie in my opinion: dark, beautiful, stunningly visualized. Even if there's a happy ending of sorts to be found, I think the whole world of the film was pretty real in its cruelness.

I was expecting a longer beginning before the actual action began to take place, but was surprised how quickly things got onto move - and after that, there was not a moment of peace before the ending titles.

The movie seems to lack something, but I think it's mostly because most of the questions remained unanswered. It is not the mission of the movie to give us everything, though, and it makes your mind work rather than leaves it numb and bored. I can imagine watching this many times again, and perhaps find something new in the chaotic attempt of survival.

The actual plot might have a little more in it, but then again, the concept of the movie doesn't really allow that (and the concept is very good in itself).

An action-packed movie with exploding scenes - and bodies (the latter at least in the unrated version). It is almost ridiculous how some of the bloody scenes are constructed, but even though they are there just for the sake of splattering blood all over the screen, it fits the generally cruel and raw atmosphere of "Doomsday".

The characters are given room to introduce themselves, and even though there isn't much growth in them, that isn't necessary since most of their screen time comes to an bloody end.

As far as the plot goes, there are some things that worked, and other that should have been worked on some more. At times it is more about "explaining" than allowing people to figure it out for themselves. That does not make the movie a bad one, though, because the good aspects of the plot and story work well; the mission remains the same despite all the distractions and obstacles.

The reasoning behind the main views of the movie are slightly shadowed, and in a way nothing unexpected. Still this seemed like a rather fresh take on an idea of people left stranded, abandoned by the rest of the world.

I really got a say, I'm having slightly mixed feelings about this movie.

Let's start with the bad: a film like this, with the setting it has about human race's time being OVER is always daring. Did I mention justified? It keeps me wondering, how many times exactly are we going to be given the "second" chance to make ourselves better? After all, it is almost a proven fact that we are not going to stop abusing this planet until there's nothing left to abuse.

On the good note, perhaps this IS the movie that is finally going to show how it's going to end for the human beings? (or not...).

The movie is visually stunning. Also liked the music; it was fitting and not disturbing.

I adored the way they showed the size difference of the sphere compared to the humans and buildings around it. Neat tricks, but really impressive! And did I mention the stunning visual/special effects? So, that was a good setting for the movie.

The plot itself, after the beginning, moved on quickly in plunges. That continued to the very end. Keanu Reeves' role and character were sublime and very "cool". Could be thanks to "Matrix", of course, and the image that has left to our brains...

The only minus is maybe the ending, and necessarily not even that, but the way human race was saved again. The emotional level just didn't do it for me. Klaatu's "realization" came so quick and sudden, and almost as if out of thin air with the sobbing of a mother and son, and what have you. Either way, it shows some hope for us still - even though we may not deserve it.

Walter, Achmed, Bubba J., Peanut, and Jose jalapeno are here again - as funny as ever. And, of course, the ever entertaining Jeff Dunham himself. The opening joke about his daughter?s first experience with her new car truly sets the next hour-and-a-half to a good start.

For anyone remotely familiar with Jeff Dunham's previous shows, videos, or DVDs, you can find a lot of old jokes and references. And there's also a bunch of new stuff.

All in all, it really doesn't matter which parts are old, new, or something between the two: the show is wicked, funny, and has a lot of things to re-discover for future times.

This is bound to be one of the best movies of the year. In my book, it definitely is.

I am not to be mistaken into a Trekkie fan, although after seeing this movie, I'll probably have to go and check out the other movies and the TV show. So, I'm reviewing this movie as someone who barely knows anything about Starfleet or the world surrounding this movie.

The cast is well-chosen, I think. Everyone was acting well, and they fit their characters, so to speak. After following Zachary Quinto in "Heroes", it was nice to see some other work from him as well, and I was far from disappointed; his Spock was very good. The bone-headed, young James Kirk is definitely annoying and makes a lot happen in his life: he knows what he wants, and is going to get it, one way or another. Sometimes his wit is outrun by his temper, but luckily there are good friends to keep him alive through that. Karl Urban's Bones worked very well with him.

Other than the spectacular visual and special effects, the music that was there but not disturbingly so (which means the score did exactly what it should), and the overall magnificence of the plot, one thing must be mentioned: the humor.

One big, notable thing about this movie is that it is deadly funny. And it is funny without taking one bit away from all the action and drama that is going on. The balance between the three is perfected in this movie.

This is a movie worth seeing for Trekkie fans and those who just enjoy good drama and sci-fi. I'm sure that for those who have followed Star Trek, there are a lot of hidden goodies in this movie that I couldn't find. But nonetheless, I truly, deeply, loved this one!

Favorite line:
"So will you just take your hands off me? Let me pull my pants up. I'll take you back to my place so we can be alone, okay?"

The movie starts mysterious, naivë, and when it comes to Lincold Echo Six: curious. The people living safe from "contamination" are happy and satisfied, and do not question their lives. After all, they are being kept safe from the poisonous world outside, and someone who's lucky might win the lottery and get to The Island - a last surviving location outside their home. To them, it is paradise.

This is where the movie begins. Lincoln (well acted by Evan McGregor) pushes the boundaries and in the end finds a small proof that something is not as it seems. Things escalade fast.

In an attempt to save his female friend, they both shake loose from the limited thinking they have been previously pushed into and reach out for freedom they never knew they didn't have.

The movie is full of action and discovery. It looks and sounds absolutely amazing, and the characters are well portrayed and their growth into their full potential can be seen.

The movie delivers its idea just as brilliantly as it is supposed to. Sure, the end is the usual, but at least they didn't ruin it with too much sappiness.

Definitely watch this one!

This movie was much better than I dared to expect.

While at first it would seem that the movie consist of three separate parts - or jobs - in the end they come together in a very interesting way you can't guess beforehand. The hints are all over the movie, but they come across so casually that you can't really put them all together before you're at the end.

Takeshi Kaneshiro is absolutely gorgeous in his role, a Grim Reaper who is always followed by rain when he works; he has never seen the blue sky. With the beautiful black dog and crows following him around, it's both a deep and comical journey for "Chiba" who has so much to learn about life and its importance to the people living it; he judges whether it is the time for a person to pass on or not, and following his contacts around slowly leads him to discover that the matter of life and death isn't so simple after all.

Manami Konishi as Kazue Fujiki was dazzlingly beautiful and awkward, a flower waiting to bloom. Takuay Ishida was totally lost and out of it in a way, a broken kid with a heart in the right place who grew into a whole adult it would seem. Mitsuru Fukikoshi as Fujita was a man of old habits and principles, yet a character who grew strong by the end of his part.

All in all the story was beautiful, sarcastic, and didn't seem quite as long as it actually was. The pace of the plot was slow and steady, and seemed a little aimless at times, but everything had a purpose in this movie.

Definitely worth a watch!

I have no idea what's so fascinating and utterly brilliant about this movie, but... it is. I don't usually enjoy films like this, but I have to admit, I like watching this from time to time.

A touching, serene movie celebrating life and its mysteries. The slow, deliberate change Vianne makes in her surroundings with her silent, kind rebellion is absolutely thrilling and wonderful to watch; her struggle to change yet another stuck-up society into something less rigid and more open and honest.

The characters are interesting. Each of them have their own perks and stories to tell. The actors are well-chosen, fitting their parts perfectly.

All in all, the world of "Chocolat" it a mystical one. The colors, the dialogue, the myth of the clever north wind... It all adds up to one perfectly balanced, mystical movie - one that you shouldn't watch if you're hungry, or have a craving for chocolate when you don't have any nearby!

I haven't read the graphic novel yet.

When I started, I was expecting to see another superhero movie, but was slightly surprised how different "Watchmen" was from movies like X-Men and Fantastic Four.

There was a lot more graphic violence - and sex - than I expected. The latter didn't even seem all that important for the story. The brutal, straightforward violence, on the other hand, gave the movie a sharp undertone.

The beginning of the movie was very nice, but when the titles began rolling, it seemed to take almost too long. There were phases in the plot where things didn't seem to move in any important direction, but those didn't last long enough to ruin the general air of the movie.

I liked Dr. Manhattan a lot. The actor, and the character's struggle was the best part of the movie.

Roschach's monologue reminded me of "Sin City". All in all, his character was very wicked and broken. I couldn't get enough of that shifting mask of his.

All in all the movie carries itself pretty well from start to finish. It is dark, wicked, powerful, and brings forth many different feelings from joy to utter loss.

The soundtrack sounded "old", which matched the era of the movie, in my opinion. Other than that, it was hard to imagine it was taking place in a time before I was even born.

I went into the theatre not expecting much of this movie - and was positively surprised.

The film looked as good on big screen - if not even better - as it looks in the trailer. The special effects were beautiful, huge, effective and haunting. Sometimes there was almost too much going on, because there was so much on the screen that you could not possibly look at it all.

Of course there were a lot of surreal surviving skills performed by the cast, but a disaster movie is nothing without its core-characters surviving, right? So let's skip the obvious errors and just enjoy the destruction/re-shaping of the planet Earth.

There was more plot into this than I thought possible, and many human dilemmas. Some of them were a bit too underlined, but all in all there were many emotions that really should move the audience. There was also undeniable and well-placed humor within the story, getting many good laughs out of me. I had to roll my eyes surprisingly little during this movie, all in all.

I think this movie deserves its four stars because despite some obvious errors in physics and laws of nature - not to mention the insane amount of pure luck - this movie manages to look beautiful and massive all the same, and bring us a story of survival and compromises.