My Favorite Movies

My favourite movie of all time (so far in my life that is). Even if it isn't perfect, I still feel it's a 4.9 out of 5. I'm a real sucker for the Lord of the Rings and fantasy in general, but this one is very special to me. Kudos to Peter Jackson for making such a great adaptation to screen. It really deserves its 12 oscars. Love every second of it, from start to finish. One of the few full pointers I've ever given a movie, which is saying a lot.

Epic movies don't get much better than this. Mel Gibson may be a nut to some, but he sure knows how to make quality that counts :-)

One of the best movies ever made in my opinion, second only to Braveheart and The Return of The King. It's got everything you could want in a movie like this: great music, wonderful acting, superb directing, action and story. If you haven't seen it yet you have certainly missed something :-)

Definitely the best movie in the old trilogy, even though A New Hope and Return of the Jedi follows very close behind.

Classic!

Classic!

Instant classic :-)

My least favourite in the trilogy, but an awesome movie experience nonetheless and leagues better than most fantasy films that are out there.

Spielberg sure hit a home run with this one. Not only do I think it's the best of all the Indy movies (a title I doubt Indy IV will come to challenge), but it's also what I'd like to call the perfect adventure flick. Everything is simply top notch here: the acting, the directing, the story, the dialogue and last but not least, the brilliantly composed soundtrack by John Williams. The only thing that keeps me from giving this a full five stars, is the fact that the special effects are a bit dated by now. I still think I'd wanna keep them as they are though, because I'd hate to see these classics destroyed by George Lucas soulless urge to "re-master" them. Altough, with Spielberg still at the helm of things, I suppose we can allow ourselves to breathe a sigh of relief :-)

One of my all-time favourite adventure movies! Almost as good as the first one. Sean Connery is perfect in the role of Indy's father. It's a pity he didn't return for the fourth and latest film, which he was first rumored to do. Considering the weak nature of the script, however, I suppose I can't blame him for staying in retirement.

One of my favourite adventure movies of all time. Too bad they dont make them this good anymore.

Original, captivating, exciting, cool, ground-breaking...just some of the words that describe this masterpiece. Too bad the sequels didn't live up to the greatness of the first one.

My absolute favourite of all the Alien movies :-)

Amazing in so many ways that it almost leaves me lost for words. The CGI and special effects are brilliant for their time, and even after almost 20 years they still hold up. In fact, they are so good as to actually give certain newer movies a run for their money. A true sci-fi masterpiece and of my favourite films of all-time.

One of my favourite dramas of all time. It also reminds me a lot of the first season of Prison Break, which makes it pretty evident where they got the inspiration for that show :-)

Time-traveling has never been as exciting, cool and fun than as it is in the Back to the Future movies. Altough all of them are good, this first one will always be the one I love the most. Simply put, a masterpiece of the adventure genre.

Touching, funny, amazingly entertaining...and these just are just a few of the qualities that make up this masterpiece. A true gem of the 90's, and one that I'll never get tired of watching. If only all of Robert Zemeckis' films were this awesome.

When I first saw this in the cinema, in 1996, I thought it was the best movie ever. Now, thirteen years and a few hundred movies later, I'm not sure I would say the same thing. It's still a near-perfect action/sci-fi flick though, with a wonderful cast, superb music, awesome special effects and a kick-ass story. In fact, it's still one of the twenty best movies I've ever seen, and that's coming from a guy who has seen plenty mind you. It's the kind of movie that'll probably never win the hearts of the critics, but which will keep you highly entertained from beginning to end, leaving you with a big smile on your face as the end credits roll. Yes, this is indeed a true gem of the 90's and a movie I'll never get tired of watching. I simply love it!

Not only the best Scorsese flick I've ever seen, but also my all-time favourite mafia movie. Eat your heart out, Francis Ford Coppola!

Easily the best movie by Harold Ramis, and also one of my all-time favourite comedies. The richness it possesses, with all its depth, humor, heart and charm, is so far beyond the usual Hollywood formula, that it deserves a genre of its own. There's nothing I don't love about it :-)

Swedish comedy classic and one of my top 30 favourite movies of all-time. If you ever wanna know what Swedes are really like as a people, then be sure to watch this, because this movie has captured us in a nutshell. A masterpiece, in its own charming and odd little way.

There are times, even though they are few, when Hollywood gets everything right. When a movie blows you away to a degree where you can't help but kneel down and thank the heavens you're alive. This was one of those all-too-rare moments.

With its crisp dialogue, stunning action scenes and some of the best actors ever to grace the screen in our modern age, you got everything you need for a great evening rife with goosebumps, excitement and 100% pure entertainment.

That being said, it's my great pleasure to confirm that Christopher Nolan has done it again. As if Batman Begins wasn't enough to please our appetite, he has brought us yet another fantastic comic book adaptation.

In fact, this movie is so unbelievably good, that if I had my own award show, these are just some of the titles I would honor it with:

* Best movie of 2008

* Best Batman movie ever

* Best comic-book movie ever

* One of the best action films of all-time

* One of the top 10 movies of the decade

I could go on and on all day long with this. My point is, The Dark Knight is not just a movie, it's a cinematic masterpiece that will have you coming back for more. It's the bright ray of hope that Hollywood so desperately needed, to get itself up on its feet again and stand proud like never before. It's the movie that, once and for all, proves that good things come to those who wait :-)

My favourite in the Die Hard series and one of extremely few action movies that I've given more than four stars. It doesn't get much better than this :-)

Some love it, some hate it. I'm one of those who love it.

No film has ever evoked such a strong emotional response out of me as this one has. I mean, I seldom cry from watching a movie to begin with, but this one felt so real that it had had me tear up in a way I never thought possible (and yeah, I'm not ashamed to admit that). While having me truly hate some of its characters, it simultaneously had me love and feel a strong sense of compassion towards others.

It's been about eight years since I saw it the first time and I still haven't forgotten about it, which is just another testimony to how amazing it is. And what's more, it even outshines the novel it's based on, although I don't really like making comparisons between the two. Anyway, if you haven't seen it yet, be sure you do, because drama films sure doesn't get much better than this.

The horror-thriller masterpiece that put M. Night Shyamalan on the map. Everything about it is of near-perfect quality, including the stunningly good ending, which holds one of the best plot twists I've ever seen in a movie. It's just a shame that Shyamalan's other films aren't as brilliant, because then we'd truly have a reason to jump for joy.

Jagshemash! Probably the most hilarious film I've ever seen! Politically incorrect and pokes fun at everyone. I've never laughed so hard and constantly as when I saw this movie for the first time in the cinema. Perfect comedic timing and a must-see. Love it! :-D

By far the absolute best Batman movie and also the best comic book movie ever made thus far (a place shared with Spiderman 2). I can't wait for The Dark Knight, which I'm pretty sure will be just as good, if not better. My outmost respect goes to Christopher Nolan, for making a Hollywood product that finally gets all the things right.

Update: Just saw it for like the fourth time now and it's still as great as ever. When I wrote this review the first time I thought it was the best of all the Batman movies, but now that I've seen The Dark Knight, I think I'm gonna have to withdraw that statement. This still lands on a respectable 2nd place though, and remains one of my favourite movies on this side of the millennium, if not to say all-time.

To call this a masterpiece might be to exaggerate, so I'm not gonna do that, but it comes incredibly close to my definition of one. Just the fact that I've seen it about ten times by now should speak for how much I love it. What makes it so special and outstanding is that it, unlike most other sci-fi/action flicks, actually has some intelligence to it. Okay, so it's not Oscar-material script-wise, but it's got an incredibly cool and adventurous story, while cleverly satiring political propaganda movies, like those produced by the Nazis during WWII. So don't mistake this for just another dumb action movie, because altough it may look like one on the surface, this film has lot to say about war and the violence that comes with it. Awesome special effects as well, that still look great by today's standards. Be sure to watch it on blue-ray for the best possible viewing experience. Because as much of visual treat as this movie is, it truly deserves to be seen in high def.

Awesome special effects, brilliant story and one of my favourite adventure movies of all time. This is so much more than a mere monster flick. It's a visual feast that also happens to be well-written and captivating, which isn't exactly a common thing within the genre. So if this is the Jurassic Park of the 21th century, Peter Jackson must surely be the new Spielberg :-)

Whenever I hear the word "timeless" I think of movies like this one. I mean, considering it's still scary, and still looks good after almost 30 years since it premiered, is a true testimony to Ridley Scott's brilliance as a director. It may not be my favourite among the Alien films (the sequel by James Cameron still holds the crown to me), but it's still one of the best movies ever made, in the sci-fi and horror category alike. I think I've seen it about 6-7 times by now, and I'm bound to see it many times more.

My definite favourite among the three Spider-Man flicks. Great plot, cool villain and highly entertaining action scenes. There's a lot more I could say about it, but I think all you need to know is that it's one of best comic book flicks ever made. It's just too bad the third movie didn't keep the same high quality.

Spider-Man has always been one of my favourite superheroes. I suppose it's because he's one of the most human and believable there is, and has such great arsenal of villains and supporting characters around him. Either way, Tobey McGuire sure couldn't have been a better pick for the role, nor Sam Raimi for the director's chair. Because together they create Hollywood magic that knocks the breath out of most of its competitors. Maybe not as brilliant as the second movie, but still one of the best comic book flicks I've ever had the pleasure to lay my eyes upon.

Best in the new trilogy, but still suffers from bad acting, too much CGI and wooden dialogue. The last 20 minutes or so are as wonderful as the old Trilogy, but it's still far from a masterpiece. Let's hope the upcoming TV series will be better.

Love every second of it. Great cast, great story. Best science vs religion movie ever made!

My absolute favourite of the five Harry Potter movies that have been made thus far. What separates this from the previous films is that the characters and the story have grown much more mature and allows for a darker and more interesting atmosphere. Furthermore, the movie also has a more epic feel, which I suppose we should thank Lord of the Rings movies for, from which it seems to have drawn much of its inspiration. It's too bad Order of the Phoenix wasn't quite as brilliant, but I guess we can't expect them to hit a home run every time.

A great piece of cinema history and easily one of the best movies of the 90's. I'm not ashamed to say I found it very sad and touching, even though I'm usually not into romantic movies. What makes it so exceptionally good is the perfect blend of drama and action. But more importantly, it's a movie that has you care about the fate of its characters, which indeed is a rare thing in Hollywood these days. And with a 3 hour running time it's quite amazing that I never found myself bored. I can't wait for what James Cameron is gonna gift us with next, as I'm sure his next movie, Avatar (set for 2009), will probably become a modern classic as well. Or at least, we can only hope so :-)

1999 was obviously a great year for the movie world. Not only did we get masterpieces like Gladiator and The Matrix, but also the true gem of American Beauty. A movie that can only be described as honest, genuine and the perfect blend of drama and dark humour. Along with that you get a equally perfect cast, with acting that truly is award-deserving. It's no wonder it go so many Oscars.

One of my favourite war movies.

Superb thriller and one of the top ten best I've ever seen! It's a pity they seldom make them this good anymore. Great acting as well by Harrison and Tommy Lee. I didn't surprise me to hear that Jones received an Oscar for best supporting role.

A sci-fi masterpiece that has me glued to my seat everytime I see it. Story-wise it reminds me a lot of Close Encounters of the Third Degree and the first two Alien movies, and the screenplay (as always by James Cameron) is top notch, with characters and dialogue that feels very natural and believable. My only regret is that I never had the chance to see this one in the cinema, as it would have been an incredible experience; especially as the special effects were groundbreaking for its time. And in the end, after almost 3 hours of captivating entertainment, you realise that the movie doesn't just have a great story to tell, but also provides a good message. One that is as true today as it was back then.

What would the world be like if it didn't have directors like Bryan Singer? Well, if that question was directed towards me, I'd probably say "a whole lot duller and greyish", and this movie proves why. It's not just the best of all the X-Men movies (a title I seriously doubt the new Wolverine flick will snatch away), but also one of the greatest comic-book films ever made. Not many sequels manage to outshine the original, but this one does by far.

The soul reason why I excused the Wakowski brothers for Matrix 2 and 3 :-)

Visually stunning and 2 hours of solid entertainment. Lacks a bit in story and dialogue, but then again its meant to be visual candy :-) Best movie of 2007 so far

Dark, magical and wonderfully directed. One of my definite favourites in the Harry Potter series, especially as I love everything that has to do with time-traveling. So it's certainly not without reason that this movie ended up in my top 10 fantasy movies of all-time list.

One of the best movies of 2007 and certainly the darkest Harry Potter movie yet. It wasn't quite as good as The Goblet of Fire, nor The Prisoner of Azkaban in my opinion, but I did enjoy it more than the first two movies. Nevertheless, OOTP does have some obvious flaws. For one thing, I felt it lacked a lot of the humor and magic of the previous films. Also, it was very talky in some scenes. But these are things that are easily forgiven as this movie has a great cast (with some new and interesting characters), awe-inspiring special effects and the coolest battle sequence I've seen in the HP movies thus far.

This movie has a very special place in my heart. It's moving, suspenseful and arguably one of the greatest love stories ever told. Maybe it's because I'm such a strong believer in life after death that I like it so much, but it's also because it has a lot of heart and soul, and a great deal to say about the dark and greedy nature of mankind. Bittersweet in its ending, but that's how I like it to be, as it's found the perfect balance between melancholy and joy. And that sure can't be said for a lot of movies out there.

Best Bond movie made so far :-)

Call me crazy, but I have a hard time understanding why so many people dislike this movie. Granted, Tom Cruise is mentally deranged as a person, but as an actor he does his job quite well and so does the rest of the cast here. Anyhow, I found the entire story fascinating and thrilling from beginning to end. Invasion movies is obviously nothing new, but Spielberg has brought his own touch to it that to me felt very fresh; especially as you follow everything from the perspective of the characters. Another strong point is that it feels genuinely realistic, while being quite frightening as it also reminded me a lot of some vivid nightmares I've had...but that's another story. The only thing I disliked about this movie is the ending, which felt a bit unsatisfying and left with me with many questions unanswered. In summary: one of Spielberg's best and a great sci-fi flick that's worth watching more than once.

Better than Episode I, but still no way near as good the classic trilogy.

Very talky and draggy in some scenes, but an otherwise highly entertaining sequel. Just like in the first film, the special effects are truly astounding to behold. The highway chase sequence is one of the best action scenes I've ever seen and pretty much the main reason to why I've given this movie such a high rating. Not as brilliant or awesome as the original, but still worthy of a spot in my top 100 movies of all-time list.

Much better than you'd first believe. It's also unbelievable how many great actors they managed to assemble in one and the same movie. With actors like Morgan Freeman, Dustin Hoffman, Donald Sutherland, Cuba Gooding Junior, Kevin Spacey and Rene Russo, it certainly takes the prize for one of the best casts ever in Hollywood history.

As for other components, the script isn't really anything special. But on the other hand, the story has close-to-perfect pacing, without any dull moments to ruin the great suspense. It also helps that I'm a big fan of these sort of "disaster movies", that were so wonderfully frequent during the 90's.

This is actually the third time I watch this movie, but the first time I write a review about it. And it wouldn't surprise me if I happen to see it again in 5 years or so...because there's movie magic here that's always worth coming back to.

Two thumbs up! d(''d)

Doesn't quite live up to the greatness of the original, but still a very good sequel, despite leaving much to desire script-wise. My review is a bit biased though as I'm a big Spielberg fan and happen to love everything that involves dinosaurs. But if you enjoyed the thrills and excitement of the first one, chances are high that you'll like this one as well.

Don't ask me why, but I've always had a real soft spot for these kind of movies. There's just something about the force of nature, and the destruction and mayhem its capable of, that I find wildly fascinating and exciting. Add a really cool story to that, with some great special effects, and it all amounts to being one of my top three favourite disaster flicks. In short, I love it!

This movie sure didn't get its name for nothing. It's fast-paced and incredibly exciting from start to finish. Easily one of the best action films that the 90's had to offer. Kind of ironic though how one of the finest achievements in the history of the genre, was followed by one of the worst. Because I don't think there has ever been as great of a contrast between a movie and its sequel as there is between this and Speed 2. One is golden, the other worth less than dirt. But that's Hollywood for ya!

Superb sci-fi thriller, with top notch special effects and a brilliant storyline. What's funny though, is that it also includes some absurd dialogue in Swedish, which was hilarious for me who is a Swede myself. Spielberg did the exact same thing with Peter Stormare in Jurassic Park II, so it seems to have become a recurring element with him. But I'm happy that he does, because there's nothing more fun than hearing someone curse in Swedish in a big-budget Hollywood flick. At least when it's done in a believable fashion, like here.

Wow! At first I expected this to be another disappointing sequel of 2007 (yes, I'm looking at you Pirates 3 and Spiderman 3) but was happy to see it was much better than my anticipations. Sure, the action was very over the top and the script could have used a little polishing, but other than that Bruce Willis is still as energetic and witty as he was in the first three movies.

Initially, I wasn't too happy about the idea of McClane having a teenager for a sidekick, but Justin Long actually adds a lot of positive things to the movie and the dialogue between him and Bruce works wonderfully.

Die Hard 4.0 is simply lots of fun and a great popcorn-flick. In other words... John McClane is back in top shape! :-)

Great from beginning to end, which is a bit unusual for something with Jerry Bruckheimer's name on it. Everything about it is top notch. Even the music score, which features one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard in an action movie. And you can't go wrong with the ever-brilliant Sean Connery in one of the lead roles. So if you haven't seen it yet, make sure you do, because this is one the most exciting and well-directed action films you'll ever see. Personally, I've watched it like ten times now, and sure wouldn't mind seeing it ten times more. That's how awesome this movie is.

Whenever the name Jerry Bruckheimer pops up in the credits, you know you're in for some high quality action. The movies he produce aren't always the most well-written, but there are times, like in this case, where his distinguishable style of action and humor works in harmony with the plot. What really serves as the bulk of this film though, is the great interplay between the actors and their characters. Nicolas Cage may stand in the spotlight as far as the main plotline is concerned, but it's the supporting cast that truly make this movie. They're fun, witty, insane and out of control. So what if they're not entirely believable? I prefer action films that have some fun with the material and doesn't take itself too seriously, so this happens to be right up my alley. That being said, I'd feel like a criminal myself to rate this with any less than four stars. Because this is one of those rare movies that gets better and better for each time I see it.

Bryan Singer is a truly outstanding director. Not only did he gift us great comic-book flicks like X-Men 1 and 2, but with this film he also breathed new life into the whole Superman saga. Even though it's draggy at times, especially in some of its romantic scenes, there is a lot to love about this film. Besides having one of the coolest intros ever, it also includes a terrific cast and action scenes that are nothing short of thrilling and well-made. I can't wait to see what awaits us in "The Man of Steel", the sequel that is set for next year.

Now this is what I call a comic book flick with class! Not only was it very entertaining, but it brought something to this genre that we surely don't get too often as movie-goers: namely something as rare as an intelligent script, with a plot that cares more about developing its characters, than it does about the action. It's so rare in fact, that I'd more likely call this a well-forged drama-thriller, rather than your typical comic book movie.

With it's tongue-in-cheek attitude, brilliant writing, awesome special effects and even better cast, I'd like to thank Jon Favreau (who by the way does a fun cameo in the film as one of Tony Stark's body guards) for giving us a movie that combines great action and drama, while making me care about it's characters, despite the fact that I haven't read as much as a single page of the source material.

The only thing that weighed the movie down a bit for me was its slow-natured pacing, as it did tend to drag at times. It also felt a bit overly long, but I suppose it's something I can live with. Another thing I wasn't all too excited about was the main villian, which wasn't that interesting of a character to me, even though he was brilliantly played by Jeff Bridges. In fact, I'd say the whole cast was nothing short of excellent. Especially Robert Downey Jr, who carried the movie well on his shoulders, with a sense of dignity and coolness that few actors ever manage to come close to.

All in all, a great comic book flick that left me pleased and wishing for more. And that's probably a wish I'm gonna get granted in the future, as things were obviously left open for a sequel :-)

Update: After seeing it for the second time, I liked it even better than when I saw it the cinema, and therefore moved by rating up a notch, from 3½ to 4 stars, which I can now confidently say that it truly deserves.

Say what you want about Stallone and his age, but he certainly knows his character to the bone and has, much like with the resurrection of Rocky, done a wonderful job in bringing him back to the screen. For not only was this one of the greatest action movies I've ever seen, but it also turned out to be my favourite Rambo flick of all-time, which is something I certainly didn't expect.

The first 15 minutes or so were a bit slow, but once it got going this movie was an intense, gripping and quite powerful experience. I'm sure some people will loathe it for its extreme violence, but for me, I was glad Stallone didn't spare on said element, as it not only made things incredibly entertaining, but also dared to illustrate the true horror and evil that sadly still exists in many parts of the world. In that respect, the story became very compelling and thoughtprovoking, instead of just being a pointless blood bath like so many other action films.

My only complaint here concerns the dialogue, which was a bit weak in places, altough fortunately not to the point where it ever got bad. As for Stallone, well, I've never really considered him a good actor, but he did deliver a solid enough performance and emitted a cool vibe that reminded me of the character of Major Dutch (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger) in the original Predator movie, which in this case is a good thing. And with the great jungle settings that served as the backdrop for the story, that nostalgic feeling became even more palpable.

To put it shortly, Rambo IV is the best movie I've seen so far this year and a nice return to the classic kind of action films that reigned during the 80's and 90's. I honestly can't the remember the last time I walked out of the cinema this excited and with such a great feeling of satisfaction over what I've just seen.

The first 15-20 min: 3½ out of 5 stars

The middle-section: 4½ out of 5 stars

The ending: 3½ out of 5 stars

= 4 out of 5 stars :-)

One of M. Night Shyamalan's best movies, second only to The Sixth Sense. I'm not an easily frightened guy, but some scenes almost scared me to death in this one, especially the one with the birthday party, which almost made me choke on my popcorn the first time I saw it. The ending could have been better though. I liked the way it wrapped up everything with an inspiring theme of faith and higher meaning, but the way the aliens were finally killed off felt kind of lame and rushed. Shyamalan should have it thought it through more as it left quite a few plotholes. However, I'm willing to overlook this as I loved the rest of the movie and had a great time when I first saw it in the cinema.

Exceptionally good thriller and one of the greatest of its time. The acting is truly phenomenal, particularily by Hopkins, whose performance here is nothing short of legendary. Jodie Foster does a brilliant job as well and they couldn't have picked a better actress for her role. There's no movie quite like it and it's better than it's two sequels by far. A must-see for all the thriller-lovers out there. Just be wary of the fact that it's very graphic (both visually and verbally), so it's certainly not for the faint of heart.

Smart, exciting and fast-paced thriller, starring an impressive ensemble of top-notch actors. Here we have Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jack Black, Jon Voight, Barry Pepper, Jason Lee, Seth Green and lots of other familiar faces, all in the same movie. On top of that, it's got an incredibly tight and thought-provoking story, that will keep you at the edge of your seat until the very end. In fact, coming to think of it, this is one of the best Will Smith movies I've ever seen, along with Men in Black and Independence Day. At the same time, it kind of makes me wonder though what ever happened to Gene Hackman. He used to be in a lot of films of this kind before suddenly disappearing off the face of the earth. Anyway, if you're in the mood for something that thoroughly entertains while also nurturing the intellect, then this is one film I can highly recommend.

Incredibly intriguing story and one of Fincher's best, second only to Fight Club. Even though it feels somewhat slow in the beginning, once things get going, it grabs a tight hold of you and keeps you nailed to your seat until the very end. There's also a lot of cool twists and turns here that plays with your mind as much as it does with Michael Douglas character, but fortunately everything becomes wrapped up in a very nice way by the end, which left me satisfied as all my questions (at least the most essential ones) were answered. Two thumbs up!

A significant improvement compared to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The action in this one was better and more frequent, with little room to spare for catching your breath. And with a darker and more mature story as its basis, the realm of Narnia have suddenly begun to lean more and more towards how all things fantasy ought to be: brilliant, engaging and visually stunning.

What still keeps its from being in league with movies like Lord of the Rings, however, is the obvious lack of depth and spirit, as well as the fact that I still don't find the main characters fully believable as action heroes. I had a great time watching it nonetheless though, and it's without doubt one of the best movies of the year, that is just as sure to end up in my dvd-collection.

Two thumbs up and four out of five Aslan-roars! d(' 'd)

The best Disney movie of all time. Also one of the few cartoon movies that has genuinely touched me.

Great sequel and one of Pixar's finest moments. I love all the fun little movie references and the voice-acting is truly in a league of its own. I'm not sure what the upcoming third movie has in store for us, but I can only hope it will be just as funny and entertaining.

Adam Sandler flicks are usually pretty lame and mediocre, but this one was surprisingly brilliant, and thus, the exception that confirms the rule. The storyline is great and it feels like the writers have really made the most of its initial concept, about a guy who finds a magic remote, with which he can practically control everything in his surroundings. Many of the scenes were downright hilarious and just to see David Hasselhoff get bitchslapped was totally priceless. This is, without doubt, one of the best comedies I've ever seen. I loved it!

There's a good number of reasons to why this 90's blockbuster ranks as one of my favourite movies of all time. For one thing, it has the best mix of sci-fi and comedy I think I've ever seen (not that there are a lot of sci-fi comedies out there, but still). Not to mention all the cool weapons, gismos and aliens, that are as fun as they are imaginative. Be sure to avoid the sequel though, because it sucks in comparison and isn't half as memorable.

One of Jim Carrey's best :-)

Great comedy. Precisely my kind of humour :-) Randy Quaid alone gives it half a star extra.

Very enjoyable comedy. Brings back some good memories :-)

Love it :-) This movie has a lot to say while at the same time capturing the essence of family drama perfectly. Very enjoyable and highly recommended!

My favourite Eddie Murphy movie of all time. Still as fun today as when I saw it in the 90's :-)

There are a lot of reasons to love the 80's, and this is one of them. After seeing it now for like the zillionth time, it's still as funny and entertaining as ever. Some of the effects may look pretty crappy compared to what we're spoiled with today, but it doesn't really matter, as it's all intended to be good fun and tongue-in-cheek. Anyway, if you for one reason or another haven't seen it yet, make sure you do. Because this movie is a blast, and the perfect marriage between sci-fi and comedy.

Wacky, looney and amazingly entertaining! This is easily one of Carrey's best movies, and the performance he gives here almost leaves you lost for words. His energy seems completely without limit and he delivers with such perfect comedic timing, that it'd be an insult to call him anything less than a genius. Another plus is Cameron Diaz, who looks more stunning here than any other role I've ever seen her in. Don't expect your intellect to get very stimulated though, because this is more of a live-action cartoon than a regular comedy. Kind of like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, only more high tempo. So if you liked that film, you're gonna love this one.

Not quite as good as the first movie, but still a great classic!

Very good christmas comedy with a lot of heart, wit and charm. Undoubtedly the best one in the series.

Smart comedy (for once) with plenty of hilarious scenes. Steve Carrell is king :-)

Lovely sci fi comedy. Especially if you're a sci fi nerd like me. Great references to Star Trek. Ended up in my DVD collection, cos this one sure is a winner :-)

Having been a child of divorce myself, there were many things I could relate to when I saw this movie the first time around. Now, after seeing it again more than ten years later, I still like it as much as I did back then. The story is heartfelt and genuine, despite the fact that it isn't very believable in certain aspects. What matters here though, is all the fun, laughter and great entertainment that it manages to provide, mostly thanks to Robin Williams, who really knows how to kick life into these sort of family movies.

And finally a word to all the movie cynics out there: if you want realism, go watch a documentary. If you want to be entertained for once, as compared to all the crappy family movies being produced these days, see Mrs. Doubtfire...for it might just make your day a little brighter.

Fun, original, great effects, this movie has it all :-) One of my favourite comedies.