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Movie: Dazed and Confused. American Beauty, Drive Me Crazy, Sleepy Hollow, Coneheads, Zoolander, Love Actually, Little Nicky,Hackers,Princess Bride,Girl. Interrupted,Beetlejuice,GoodBye Pork Pie, The Frighteners,
Actor: Steve Buscemi. Harvey Keitel. Robert DeNiro. Jodie Foster. Drew Barrymore, Mena Suvari, Christina Ricci, Winona Ryder, Joan Cusack, Angelina Jolie, Matthew Lillard, Adam Sandler, Owen Wilson, Natalie Portman, Johnny Depp. Seann William Scott
Director: Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, Peter Jackson, Quentin Tarantino
Quote: "Im not steak, you cant just order me." ---"I miss sleeping in a snowball with you." --- "Dewey Finn: Sell my guitars? Would you tell Piccasso to sell his guitars?" --- Dewey Finn: Ok, here's the deal. I have a hangover. Who knows what that means? Frankie: Doesn't that mean you're drunk? Dewey Finn: No. It means I was drunk yesterday."
About Me
The picture above is NOT me...if you know who it is though and you actually rate movies or do the movie quiz then yeah i might reply to you, and i wont add you to msn! I wont hesitate to block you if you appear to be an idiot. I wont be your friend if you've been a member for awhile and you dont have any ratings or comments either!

I like to do the 'Movie Quiz' and to all you people out there who add questions, please check what you have written before submitting.

If you cant spell the actor or movie correctly you just look like an idiot and you will definitely NOT get a thumb's up from me, and if your going to quote someone, make sure you quote them correctly.

If you are going to have a picture, try to get a clear one, so we can actually see who's in it. 'What' isn't spelt 'WAT' either, and capital letters in the right places wouldn't go astray either.

Stop with the 'True or False' questions we all know the answers TRUE!

DON'T ruin the ending of a movie, not everyone has seen the movies you have!

Of course if you notice any mistakes in any of my questions, tell me, and I will correct them.

Tecia's Recent Reviews

Tecia's Favorite Movies

Back to the Future 1. Back to the Future PG 5.0 Stars
There are some great lines. Definitely the best of the three made. George McFly: Last night, Darth Vader came down from planet Vulcan and told me that if I didn't take Lorraine out that he'd melt my brain. ............................................................... Dr. Emmett Brown: Then tell me, "Future Boy", who's President in the United States in 1985? Marty McFly: Ronald Reagan. Dr. Emmett Brown: Ronald Reagan? The actor? [chuckles in disbelief] ............................................................. Marty McFly: That's Strickland? Jesus. Didn't that guy ever have hair? ............................................................. Marty McFly: Calvin? Wh... Why do you keep calling me Calvin? Lorraine Baines: Well, that is your name, isn't it? Calvin Klein? It's written all over your underwear. ............................................................ Skinhead: [throws Marty in the trunk of a car] That's for messing up my hair!
Dazed and Confused 2. Dazed and Confused R 5.0 Stars
Love this movie, there are funny moments. Great characters Slater and Wooderson! ................. Mike: Don't air raid for that b*tch, I hate that shit. It's like that Clint f*cker in front of all his friends. Huh? Huh mother f*cker. Tony: Okay Mike. Mike: Dominant male monkey mother f*cker. ............... Darla: What are you looking at? Wipe that face off your head, b*tch ................ Wooderson: That's what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age. .................. Slater: You cool man? Mitch: Like how? Slater: [rolling his eyes as he walks away] OK. Pink: He was asking if you get high. ................. O'Bannion: Hey Slater, you f*ckin' hippie, give me drugs, man. Slater: Go get some from your mother, man. O'Bannion: We just bagged your mother. Slater: Okay, f*ck you dickhead................
Coneheads 3. Coneheads PG 5.0 Stars
I LOVE IT!
Sleepy Hollow 4. Sleepy Hollow R 5.0 Stars
Christina Ricci, Johnny Depp and Miranda Richardson were great in this. Johnny Depp is great as Ichabod Crane. I wouldnt say that it's a horror, but then its not a drama, action or anything else. It has some laughs in it but you couldnt really call it a comedy.
The Frighteners 6. The Frighteners R 5.0 Stars
Filmed in New Zealand I liked the whole story behind the characters, Johnny and Patricia how she's only 15 and he's and orderly who works at the sanitorium that her father runs, and how they must be so twisted to do that to all those people and carve numbers into the heads of their victims and how their relationship was maintained even after he was executed.

Tecia's Talk

  • Jubei
    I recommend you see...
    Hey, you should really see this! I really enjoyed this mainly because I am a big fan of the T.V. series. It starts slow, but is so worth checking out. It is directed by Kenta Fukasaku who directed Battle Royale 2
    posted 7 days ago
  • ElectroBoy
    I recommend you see...
    The Matador The Matador
    2.0 Stars by Jack
    "The Matador" is a simple, straightforward film that breaks down into two acts, Julian and Greg in Mexico City, and Julian, Greg, and Greg's wife Bean (Hope Davis) in Denver 6 months later. The ending and resolution to Julian's problems are not really all that important, because the film is about the interaction between the film's primary characters played by Kinnear and Brosnan. The two men do great work, first in their awkward meeting in the hotel lobby bar, then later during a lengthy sequence where Julian teaches Danny the tricks of the trade, namely how to set up, and then take out, the target. "The Matador" is essentially a 3-person play with Julian, Danny, and later on, Bean.

    Sold as a comedy, "The Matador" isn't laugh out loud funny enough to be called funny. The more appropriate description might be amusing. There aren't any major punch lines to be had, and although the film elicits a few chuckles here and there, it's really not written by Shepard as a "hijinks ensue" type of movie. And unlike Cusack's "Grosse Pointe Blank", Shepard's movie is almost completely devoid of action. We see Julian take aim with his weapons throughout the movie, but there is never any blood shown onscreen. In fact, the whole profession of assassination is treated like just another job to be performed by someone with a low morale threshold. As with "Grosse Pointe", "The Matador's" best moments involve people reacting casually to Julian's profession, as if they stumble across international assassins at least once a week.

    "The Matador" is worth watching just to see Pierce Brosnan dump his suave 007 persona for a character that is rather despicable, although despicable and affable at the same time, if such a thing is possible. Julian likes his women young, his liquor doubled, and his sex paid for. Yet, despite his many, many scruples (he readily admits he's a prick), when offered a job to kill someone, he refuses for the client's sake. As the Ned Flanders to Julian's Homer Simpson, Greg Kinnear does a fine job, but it's nothing he hasn't done in other movies. As such, Kinnear's Danny doesn't quite stand out as much as Brosnan's Julian, and I suspect that's why Brosnan chose the role in the first place. It allows him to stretch, to show his comedic flair, and who better than straight-laced Greg Kinnear to play against?

    "The Matador" isn't a great movie, which may seem like a strange thing to say after all the time I've spent in this review praising Brosnan and Kinnear's performances. To be sure, the rapport between the two men is undeniable and is really what makes the film as worthwhile as it is. The same with Hope Davis, who easily steals the show when her character gets more than a cameo appearance in the second half. Still, there's this nagging feeling that "The Matador" is a retread, and the film never really manages to convince otherwise. Plus, the fact that it's a movie about a hitman, and there are no action scenes whatsoever, is somewhat disappointing.
    Not worth watching.
    posted 10 days ago
  • Jubei
    I recommend you see...
    Hey, you should really see this! Even though this is definately not my ususal type of movie, I thought this was really good. I'm not as good at reviewing as others, I'm definately not a writer. However, read flixsters review and if it sounds good to you, check it out. later, everyone.
    posted 13 days ago
  • ElectroBoy
    I recommend you see...
    The Simpsons Movie The Simpsons Movie
    3.5 Stars by Jack
    UPDATED REVIEW.

    The exploration into a bit more adult humor and language is about the only thing that sets this film apart, as it feels very much like an extended episode of the TV show in most other respects. The animation is pretty much consistent with what we've seen before, although some CGI elements have been added to some of the scenes to give it a more cinematic look, but they aren't really necessary or particularly impressive.

    Just as "The Simpsons" show never used a plot except as a springboard to give their characters more jokes, the film version does the same. The story here is barebones: Homer dumps a silo of pig poop into the lake, polluting it severely, and causing biological mutations that send the EPA into employing extreme measures to contain it. The US government decides to seal off the area my putting a giant dome over Springfield, which means that no one can get in or out. Everyone's goes raving mad, especially at Homer for causing all of the turmoil, so it's up to the Simpsons to save face, save their town, and save their family unit.

    Reviewing The Simpsons Movie seems a bit futile, as those who love the show will love the film, while those who never acquired a taste for it will not find anything in the film to change their opinions. A series that has been around as long and has been as popular already has its built-in fan base, and that base probably isn't going to increase much more than it already has through a movie alone. If you find yourself watching the TV show reruns, even if you've seen them before, and own even one of the seasons on DVD, you're probably the sort of person that will get a kick out of this bonus episode.

    I won't spoil the film's best gags by going into great detail, as most of the appeal of "The Simpsons" in terms of humor is in being surprised by the actions or dialogue of the characters. Even if some of the jokes are not important to the plot, they are the real joy in watching a film like this. It's one of those movies where I could reveal every aspect of the plot from beginning to end and not ruin the experience for everyone, but if I rattled off my five favorite quips of the film, people will write me nasty e-mails for ruining their enjoyment of these priceless moments. In fact, I'm a little miffed that the trailers and ads for the film give away some of the best parts as it is. Besides, most people reading this review have probably watched at least one episode of the TV show, so I'm sure you know what to expect in terms of what the humor is like.

    I like "The Simpsons" TV show, although I can't say that I am fanatical about it. Watching so many films doesn't afford me much time to get into TV anyway, but I do watch an occasional episode here and there. It's amusing, often hilarious, although some bits work better than others. That's exactly how I feel about this film as well. It's worthwhile for the choice laughs, even if it isn't always consistent the whole way through as to how funny or interesting it is. There are some lulls, particularly when the plot comes into play, as putting a dome over Springfield isn't really funny itself, and the events that transpire because of it aren't the best parts from a comedy standpoint. I'm not sure I even understand why the dome has been placed over the town with the inhabitants not being evacuated first, but asking for logic in a "Simpsons" story is already too much to think about. Whether it's funny or not is the only key.

    For those who enjoy the intentionally scattershot nature of the TV show, I would wholeheartedly recommend The Simpsons Movie to you, as the film delivers on everything you've come to know and love about the TV show. It's not any better than a typical episode in terms of quality, and probably doesn't merit that much fanfare, but it does deliver on everything you'd expect so long as you aren't expecting a huge upswing in laughs. Those who are more casual in their feelings toward the show may choose to do what they do with the TV counterpart -- catch it when there's not much else out there worth watching.
    Hey, you should really see this if you like The Simpsons.
    posted 13 days ago
  • Jubei
    I recommend you see...
    Hey, you should really see this! This movie was my first Troma expierence and I just wanted to share it with all my friends. I seen the Toxic Avenger when I was like 5, but didn't know what Troma was at the time. I bought this dvd at Suncoast about 10 years ago and fell in love with Troma. This has got to be one of the funniest, stupidest movies I have ever seen. You can find this and any other Troma movies at WWW.TROMA.COM. Check it out.
    posted 14 days ago
  • Jubei
    I recommend you see...
    Hey, you should really see this!
    posted 16 days ago
  • Jubei
    I recommend you see...
    Hey, you should really see this! This movie has some of the most awesome death scenes I have seen in a long time, great story. Definately worth finding.
    posted 23 days ago
  • thedudeman
    I recommend you see...
    Step Brothers Step Brothers
    4.0 Stars by the dude
    One of the funniest comedies of the year. Yes it is going to get blown away by Pinapple Express and Tropic Thunder, but I don't fucking care because tears were streaming down my face in laughter at some classic comedy scenes and I had a great time overall watching it. Solid Comedy. Reilly and Ferrell have this great chemsitry that millions of actors try to mirror.
    Hey, you should really see this!
    posted 23 days ago
  • thedudeman
    I recommend you see...
    Le Scaphandre et le Papillon (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) Le Scaphandre et le Papillon (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly)
    5.0 Stars by the dude
    Just a brilliant mesh of everything. sound, cinematography, acting, and everything else. I felt emotinally drained afterwards when the film ending. The film asks us if we have lived the way we want to live, and how we would respond if a unforunate situation would happen to us. Julian Schnabel's brillant direction puts us into Jean Do's view of life and through out the film we live through him going through his struggles of everyday. A highly original masterpiece that will make you want to watch it over and over as it absorbs into your skin.
    Hey, you should really see this!
    posted 27 days ago
  • thedudeman
    I recommend you see...
    Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
    4.0 Stars by the dude
    A inside look at the behind the scenes work on Apocalypse Now. I felt it was more of a character study as Coppola fought to keep his sanity along with the cast and crew. Over 200 hundred days of shooting. Script rewrites, actor fees and health, a typhoon almost kept the film from being made but it was made after long hours of hard work. Great documentary into how far filmmakers go to keep their vision and their dreams alive.
    Hey, you should really see this!
    posted 29 days ago
  • freakyfriend2001
    I recommend you see...
    Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
    4.5 Stars by Ross
    "It's very impressive that a director can start making movies in the late 1950s - with the classic 12 Angry Man, as his very first I might add, - and 50 years on can make something as high in quality as Before The Devil Knows You?re Dead. It's a true testament for sticking to something you're good at for as long as you can and Lumet's dedication and experience serves him extremely well."

    Full Review Here
    I definitely recommend you see this movie but I am just using this feature to say something else to you...

    I have started a blog for my main movie review website and wanted to invite you to take a look and start commenting on posts you might have an opinion on. It's located at - www.movieworldblog.wordpress.com

    Look forward to hearing your thoughts!
    posted 32 days ago
  • Jubei
    I recommend you see...
    Bonnie and Clyde Bonnie and Clyde
    4.0 Stars by Masaio
    Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty give excellent performances as 1930's bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. This has to be one of my favorite movies of all time.
    Hey, you should really see this! Makes me want to get in my car and drive across country robbing gas stations and banks, until the end that is. Anyhow, this is a great movie with an excellent cast-- Faye Dunaway, Warren Beatty, Gene Wilder, Michael J. Pollard, Estelle Warren. They just don't make films like this anymore.
    posted 34 days ago
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    posted 36 days ago
  • Jubei
    I recommend you see...
    Fido Fido
    4.0 Stars by Masaio
    This movie is like a mix between a Leave it to Beaver episode and Dawn of the Dead. Not the best zombie movie ever made, but it has it charms.
    Hey, you should really see this!
    posted 37 days ago
  • Jubei
    I recommend you see...
    Otis Otis
    4.0 Stars by Masaio
    This movie is just freakin crazy. Guy kidnaps girl to play out high school fantasies, but girl usually doesn't play along which results in death. Girl No. 5 gets away and tells her parents where Otis lives and they decide to get their own revenge. I don't want to ruin the movie by giving it away, so if you haven't seen it, rent it. Hilarious.
    Hey, I'm back. Check this movie out if you like stupid, retarded movies as much as me.
    posted 37 days ago
  • ElectroBoy
    I recommend you see...
    Red Eye Red Eye
    4.0 Stars by Jack
    With the action confined to a cramped passenger jet for most of the film's running time, there's no room for the kind of relentlessly over-the-top action that many Hollywood thrillers peddle. Instead, Craven and screenwriter Carl Ellsworth keep the focus purely on the power-play between Jackson and Lisa, keeping the tension high, and never lingering for too long before moving on to the next suspense set-piece.

    The director's aided in his task by the excellent work of the two leads, with Rachel McAdams proving that she can carry a movie as she portrays a realistic and three-dimensional character without becoming an action heroine stereotype. Murphy also excels, managing to be convincingly charming in the early scenes and resisting the urge to chew the scenery once Jackson's menacing agenda becomes clear.

    The script exploits the surreal nature of a life-or-death situation taking place in such a banal environment (most notably, when Lisa is menaced by Jackson in the airplane toilet, and one of the hostesses misinterprets it as an attempt to join the Mile High Club), while the efficient direction pastes over the more obvious holes in the plot.

    Sadly, Red Eye eventually falls prey to the kind of overblown climax that unseats many Hollywood suspense thrillers. In the same way that Speed faltered once it left the famous wired-to-explode bus, the film doesn't quite recover from letting the characters leave the confines of the plane, and opening out into a more traditional action thriller environment.

    Thankfully, it's still sensible enough to play the more ridiculous moments with its tongue firmly in cheek (thanks largely to the entertaining Jayma Mays as Lisa's mousy co-worker at the hotel). Even an extended sequence that's essentially Craven re-treading ground from the Scream movies can't completely derail what remains a surprisingly tense and satisfying thriller.
    Hey, you should really see this!
    posted 38 days ago
  • ElectroBoy
    I recommend you see...
    National Treasure: Book of Secrets National Treasure: Book of Secrets
    4.0 Stars by Jack
    National Treasure: Book of Secrets starts off on a gloomy night in April 14th, 1865. We aren't exactly sure where we are just yet with the camera panning around, but by the date alone it suggests that the Lincoln assassination is just around the corner from happening. We are immediately introduced to Thomas Gates who is a relative of Ben Gates played by Nicolas Cage. Thomas is offered a cipher from the diary of John Wilks Booth to try and decipher. Thomas begins to ponder over the clue of "The Debt That All Men Pay" when he suddenly notices his guest needing his service might be a bad guy. A struggle ensues and then we cut to seeing John Wilkes Booth in an amazingly well realized recreation of the Lincoln assassination. Mr. Booth kills Mr. Lincoln and then jumps onstage and shouts Sic Semper Tyrannus (Thus Always to Tyrants) before fleeing.

    We then cut to present times with Ben Gates and his father Patrick Gates (Jon Voight) giving a lecture on their brand new Civilian Heroes Exhibit. It's quickly established that since the first film the Gates family name has been cleared and is recognized with new prestige and honor. They are clearly basking in a newfound limelight and glory.

    However, no sooner than the audience is allowed to take this when Mitch Wilkinson (Ed Harris) enters the scene proclaiming that their great great grandfather Thomas Gates was one of the main people behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Due to the initially establishing to the audience that Thomas is innocent, we immediately react with the same shock and aplomb. How can this possibly be? Who is this rabid dog Mitch character and what are his true intentions?

    Mitch produces a page from the John Wilks Booth diary that has a list of all the men behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. This page he claims has been passed down throughout his families history. We are immediately shown this page seems to be very real and certainly seems to somehow cast Thomas as a ringleader in something we know he didn't do. The plot certainly thickens right out of the gate before there is even any hint that a quest for a treasure might happen. With the rapid pacing of the first film the audience isn't left hanging too long before the film morphs into familiar ground of also being a quest for a treasure in addition to being a quest by Ben and Patrick to vindicate Thomas.

    The main characters for the first film are all back for this outing. Harvey Ketiel is back playing the role of The Wolf, I mean FBI badass. Justin Bartha returns in the films Han Solo role as Riley Poole, the wise cracking everyman. Although, we quickly see him lose his red hot sports car early on while noting of this unfortunate turn of events: "You know what taxes are for 5 million? 6 million!" I find it odd in general that frisky single people always seem to opt for red sports cars. Jon Voight also returns as the cranky father figure. This time around he seems to have lightened up some. Diane Kruger reprises her strong female character of Abigail that while dressing prim and proper can be just as gritty and no holds barred as any male. Nicolas Cage of course is back as the cryptographer and historian extraordinaire Ben Gates. This is certainly a role that Mr. Cage shines in, yet I never quite understand why he runs like a retired NFL football player in both films. Mr. Cage is the right mix of classic movie hero charisma and quirky offbeat charm. He is a happy puppy like character with brains that won't bite you, but will certainly find a way to beat you or sneak out of the backyard. New to the cast of particular note are Ed Harris and Helen Mirren. Mr. Harris is effective in a limited role. Helen Mirren seems to just revel in being in a silly role as the mother of Nicolas Cage.

    Just like the first film, the film is just as interested in the main characters figuring out each clue as it is with them finding the treasure at the end. In many treasure hunting films the clues merely serve as a small plot device to keep the main plot moving forward or to place the lead character in another exciting location. The National Treasure series aims to have each clue and the solving of it as its own unique set piece. Most sequences of sleuth and solving the clues do seem to be too greatly simplified, in comparison to the first film. The massive screenwriting team the film boasts clearly doesn't want the audience to have to think as much as it did in the first one. While this certainly works to give the audience more time to sit back and enjoy the ride, it results in it having large set pieces with even less things to do in. And with less things to do, things do feel more padded out than they should be. The padding mostly comes in the form of character development, so if you like the characters and really enjoy them, then you have nothing to worry about. We spend more time exploring the characters, what makes them tick and how they respond to adversity. The themes of adventure, history, patriotism is still there, but it is themes of family and global harmony that mark this second outing and set it apart.

    Just as in the first film we get to travel to and explore locations tantamount to American history. Book of Secrets unlike the first film sweeps through American history on a global scale and more national scale, we aren't just stuck on the east coast of America. This serves to make the new outing even more sweeping and epic. We also once again get to see historical locations with an all access type insiders' glee, which adds some additional excitement in seeing areas we in our real lives would never be able to.

    The set design like the first film is just amazing to take in. One of the huge selling points of this series to date is how rich accurate they try and craft their set designs. History from the past is wonderfully realized through massive and imaginative sets and finished out with digital effects. The blending and balancing of the two creates a magical universe we get to travel into with our characters. In addition the film once again makes incredibly fun use of actual historical places that civilians would never in real life get to explore in this fashion. I think many people have often visited a historical place and wondered what was behind roped off or closed areas. The National Treasure films play into this curiosity very well.

    Book of Secrets is constructed into two parts. The first part works as more of a traditional spy film. As we see our main characters chart across the globe as they try to unravel each subsequent clue and riddle. The second half of the film really switches in into more traditional action and adventure film territory. An over the top heist is still on the menu along with a car chase and some escape scenes.

    Despite the fact the film features many more locations than the first outing, it seems to be much more about exploring the characters themselves than everything else. So if you like the main characters from the first film, then chances are you will really like this one. If your looking for more action and adventure this time around, then you might walk away disappointed. It's less about being a cat and mouse thriller or adventure and more character driven.

    Book of Secrets is a film crafted for the entire family to go out and see and have fun this holiday season. As such it's easily the most thrilling family adventure of 2007.

    Overall, I think Book of Secrets is a way too simplified version of the previous film on a much grander scale. I think what the ending really gets wrong is not introducing any mythical, supernatural or resonating moments of transcendence in its final act. Some combination of these elements and themes at the end would have certainly taken it to another level of spectacle. We get to a spectacularly realized set piece that gives us and the characters little more to do than just yawn, which is an odd way to go out of an otherwise often exciting film.
    That took me ages to write...
    posted 42 days ago
  • ElectroBoy
    I recommend you see...
    The Number 23 The Number 23
    4.0 Stars by Jack
    Jim Carrey's The Number 23 finds the former stand-up comedian tackling the thriller genre. The film has received awful reviews from most critics, which is a shame.

    Carrey plays Walter Sparrow, happily married to Agatha (Virginia Madsen), with one child, Robin (Logan Lerman). Agatha comes across a book titled The Number 23 and buys it for Walter. As Walter gets deeper and deeper into the book, he begins to become obsessed with 23 and discerns several similarities between the characters in the novel and his own life.

    Please dismiss the dreadful reviews this film has received and give it a chance. It really isn't that bad, I have seen a lot worse in this seemingly plagued genre. I must admit despite the intriguing idea behind the film of a number referring to everything in someone's life and therefore driving them insane, the script and eventual plot twists offer nothing new or particularly thrilling. Not that I am saying I knew what was going to happen; the twist certainly surprised me, but it didn't leave me in complete awe.

    However whilst the main plot of the film gradually nosedives into all too familiar territory, the film's biggest positive develops from the story within the, err, story. As Walter reads the book, director Joel Schumacher shows us what is actually happening in the novel. The scenes are beautifully shot and lit to create a unique look, perfectly separating it from the rest of the picture.

    With the two stories commencing we get two doses of Carrey and Madsen as they also portray characters in the book. Carrey is solid anyway as Sparrow, delivering a very subtle performance as the number slowly obsesses his character. But it is his turn as the lead character in the novel, Detective Fingerling, where he really shines and shows just how far he has come as an actor. As for Madsen, she doesn't really get enough screen time to fully develop both her characters but it is her character Fabrizia in the novel that she is clearly relishing playing.

    So okay, I will admit that The Number 23 is an average thriller at best, but still there are positives to help counter the negatives. If you are a fan of Mr. Carrey you most certainly should check out The Number 23; and even if you aren't, don't be completely put off by the way the movie has been received, see for yourself. And after you have watched it, I almost guarantee you will be searching for that number one way or the other.
    Hey, you should really see this!
    posted 45 days ago
  • ElectroBoy
    I recommend you see...
    The Art of War The Art of War
    3.5 Stars by Jack
    Neil Shaw (Wesley Snipes) is a covert operations agent for the United Nations (UN), providing a little persuasive power when traditional diplomatic channels don't do the trick. Shaw operates under the guidance of Eleanor Hooks (Anne Archer), who's the right-hand person to the UN Secretary General (Donald Sutherland). To say that the methods Shaw employs (usually involving some form of blackmail) are unorthodox would be an understatement, but they are effective.

    As one would expect, the movie starts with a furious action scene just as the year 2000 is about to turn in Hong Kong, where Shaw persuades a North Korean general to get back to the bargaining table. Shaw escapes from this mission in a grandiose manner, parachuting off from a tall building with a few bullets lodged in his shoulder.

    The pacing after this sequence never lets up. Shaw is soon framed for the murder of the Chinese ambassador who's negotiating a trade agreement with the UN. This leads to yet another one of those situations where the protagonist has to overcome unsurmountable odds to uncover the truth: Shaw has to deal with his own government (the FBI and the NYPD), people on his side who may not be what they appear to be, Chinese gangsters, New York City traffic, and a love interest in the form of a UN translator, Julia (Marie Matiko).

    Snipes has played this sort of a role before (in U.S. Marshals) and does a fine job. The rest of the cast, however, is given a terrible script to work with. While Marie Matiko is attractive, the conversations between her and Shaw are groan-inducing. As is anything said by Anne Archer, and Michael Biehn who plays Shaw's partner. Even Donald Sutherland, can do little to save this film from an acting/script perspective. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa plays a decent villain.

    Set in the present, the film makes some intriguing points. The notion of The Art of War is borrowed from Sun Tzu's work, and the core theme of the film is that the enemy should be defeated from within. The right-wing idea that the Chinese are undermining American "democracy" from within (thus winning the war) is put forth. The notion that wars can be fought effectively in this subversive way is shown, but also illustrated is the idea that such a war inevitably does more harm than good. The argument is made that allowing free trade with China would lead to a reduction in sweat-shops and other Chinese slave labour, because of "western competition". I'd argue the result would be the opposite in reality.

    But forget the logical holes in the plot or the pseudo-philosophy. Director Christian Duguay is best at setting the mood of the film, as he freely borrows from the classics, including the slow-motion martial arts and bullet sequences from The Matrix. Duguay also uses bleached and black and white scenes to illustrates flashbacks and action sequences; New York has rarely looked this bleak.

    The Art of War is a fast-paced high-energy action thriller, with some amazing visuals and camera work.
    Hey, you should really see this!
    posted 54 days ago
  • ElectroBoy
    I recommend you see...
    The English Patient The English Patient
    5.0 Stars by Jack
    Synopsis: Tuscany, as the Allies pursue the Germans north at the end of WWII: traumatised by loss and carnage, Canadian nurse Hana (Binoche) decides to stay behind in an abandoned, bombed monastery and care for her dying patient (Fiennes). He seems to recall little of his life, but when Caravaggio (Dafoe), a vengeful, morphine-addicted thief, turns up and quizzes him over past dark secrets, and as Hana reads from his beloved Herodotos, memories return of the pre-war years when, as an archaeologist/cartographer in the Sahara, he had a passionate affair with Katharine (Scott Thomas), wife of a British colleague.


    My verdict: Though Anthony Minghella's adaptation of Michael Ondaatje's novel simplifies, jettisons and changes certain elements of the original story, it remains a rich, complex, entrancing piece of work. Part poignant romance, part suspenseful adventure, part enigmatic mystery, it's essentially a study in different responses to love and war, honour and betrayal, nationality and identity, falsehood and forgiveness, which sounds subtle echoes as the narrative flashes to and fro between two main time frames. Needless to say, the performances are flawless; more surprising is the fluency, poetry and scale of Minghella's direction (John Seale's sensuous desert photography is superb), equally eloquent whether depicting boudoir intimacies, bomb-disposal skills, drunken dementia or a deadly sandstorm.
    Hey, you should really see this! Really.
    posted 57 days ago

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