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| Fred's Movie Review Journal; Edited, so I could post it here... | |
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| Topic Started: Apr 24 2006, 07:03 PM (145 Views) | |
| FredVanDoo4130 | Apr 24 2006, 07:03 PM Post #1 |
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In this here journal, I will be placing my reviews of movies. As of now, I have only 8, but I'm constantly adding more. Comment if you want. Today's review is: Chain Reaction: PG-13 Okay, so “Chain Reaction” stars Keanu Reeves as a scientist who, along with his co-workers (Rachel Wiesz, Morgan Freeman, and other unimportant people), create a new type of clean-burning energy. Somewhere along the way, however, things get messed up and the whole lab blows sky-high. Naturally, Keanu Reeves gets blamed for it. So now he and Rachel Wiesz (I can never remember character names, sorry) are on the run from cops and the agency that sabotaged them. This whole movie is one of those “one thing after another” type movies. You know what I mean, the main character has a problem, but to solve that problem, he has to take this dangerous risk and that leads to more problems, and you think that he’ll never figure it all out in time. Kind of like every James Bond movie you’ve ever seen. But this has plenty more suspense than a James Bond movie, though a little less action because they’re on the run for most of the time. This movie should have made cinematic history, but somehow, I had never heard of it before it aired on AMC. The best thing is probably that there was a romance, but it didn’t slow down the movie. This cannot be said for many movies of this genre. Enough action to keep you busy, along with a few surprising twists. It’s definitely a must-see. “Chain Reaction” is awarded a B+, good story, good acting, and a spectacular explosion at the beginning. |
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| Zorak | Apr 24 2006, 07:12 PM Post #2 |
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This is an old movie. |
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| FredVanDoo4130 | Apr 24 2006, 07:20 PM Post #3 |
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yea, i know. but old movies are good movies. well, most old movies ~Fred |
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| YPG | Apr 25 2006, 04:57 AM Post #4 |
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chain reaction was a grat movie. i saw it a long time ago. iv been wanting to see it again since. |
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| FredVanDoo4130 | Apr 27 2006, 07:30 PM Post #5 |
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Alright, here i am back from my movie marathon (interrupted by school, of course). Today's review: The Legend of the Swordsman: R “The Legend of the Swordsman” is definitely not one of Jet Li’s finest movies. It uses those really cheesy Chinese wire effects for any entrance or exit and all the fight scenes. This movie is so terrible that it’s almost kind of funny. First off, there are people that can run on top of wheat in the fields. What the heck? That’s a little extreme, even for a Jet Li movie. Jet is also really dependent on wine in the movie. Every 30 seconds you hear “Dang, I’m out of wine.” or “I’m going to need to get more wine.” Then he meets some girl and takes her wine. He adds scorpions to his wine for “an extra kick”. He needs to visit an Alcoholics Anonymous group. Jet Li plays Ling Wei, a student in the Blue Mountain school of martial arts. He is supposed to be giving up violence, but throughout the movie, he seems to get more and more violent. He needs to visit a Violent-Alcoholics Anonymous group, too. So, Jet Li and his friends, Kiddo and Master Wu, now have to fight the “Invincible” Asia. Now, I’m no genius, but isn’t that kind of a one-sided fight? I mean three people on metal wires against some invincible chick? Doesn’t invincible mean “incapable of dying”? And the funniest part of the whole deal is that Jet Li has a little crush on Asia. I don’t know if this movie was supposed to be funny, but how can you think “‘Army scouts are outside. Maybe they’ll let us go, we’ve done nothing wrong.’ ‘What about all those dead bodies?’” isn’t funny? Overall, this movie wasn’t too great. And so, “The Legend of the Swordsman” gets a C- because of whatever idiot decided it was a good thing to use those cheesy special effects. |
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| FredVanDoo4130 | Apr 29 2006, 02:58 PM Post #6 |
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Hello again, I'm back with yet another review: War of the Worlds: PG-13 “War of the Worlds” stars Tom Cruise as Ray Ferrier who happens to witness an alien invasion. Okay, I read the book and I must say the movie is ten times better. It could have been better, though, if Steven Spielberg had not directed it. The man is incapable of making an unhappy ending. You don’t believe me? Watch “E.T.” I don’t want to ruin it for the three people in the world who haven’t seen it, but c’mon! “War of the Worlds”, although a good movie, had its flaws. Like the fact that Tom Cruise wore the tightest pair of pants he could possibly find. Obviously, this was to attract the female and gay audiences. Why else would they show half of Tom Cruise’s butt in the beginning? That had no plot significance, so why else would it be there? If you’re gonna wear girl pants, Tom, you could at least wear a longer shirt or something! There’s also a part where the Martians set off an EMP and everything is disabled. Watches, cell phones, everything. Five minutes later, a guy is video taping the Martian landing. His camcorder is working, so why the heck isn’t anything else? And Tom Cruise’s mechanic friend in the movie fixes a car by putting in a new battery. Okay, so do EMPs not go through cardboard boxes, or does the mechanic have some kind of EMP-resistant container? Overall “War of the Worlds” gets a B-. Good job, Spielberg! Just don’t try to mess it up with a sequel. |
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| FredVanDoo4130 | Apr 29 2006, 07:05 PM Post #7 |
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The next review in a long line of reviews is: Van Helsing: PG-13 Okay, so “Van Helsing” is about a guy who hunts monsters. Tough job, but it pays the rent. This takes place somewhere in the 1800s but features some of the coolest weaponry I’ve ever seen. Basically, Van Helsing is not well-liked. He’s labeled a “murderer” because he kills the monsters and they magically turn back into humans before a crowd gathers. This movie has some of the best creatures, though. Vampires, werewolves, Frankenstein’s monster, and even Mr. Hyde, all can be seen in “Van Helsing”. Hugh Jackman did an amazing job in this role, and even though some of his stunts were done on a computer, it still delivered the action you need to keep you going. But the best thing in this movie is Van Helsing’s crossbow. It’s not only the coolest thing I’ve ever seen, but it’s also fully automatic. I want one, just so I can walk around town in a cowboy hat, accuse people of being vampires, and then shoot them with it. The effects, story line, and actor performances all kicked butt. That’s why “Van Helsing” gets an A-, and if they make a sequel, I swear I’ll kill them. This is one movie that can’t afford to be messed up with a sequel. |
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| Disco Bear | Apr 29 2006, 07:49 PM Post #8 |
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I remember seeing that movie at the theather I wasn't going to see it at first but then the other movie I was going to see which was Sherk 2 was sold out so I saw this movie I didn't even know what it was even about lol. I bought it on DVD once it came out. |
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| FredVanDoo4130 | Apr 30 2006, 02:35 PM Post #9 |
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Hello again, back with another review: The Godfather: R When you hear the term “The Godfather”, you probably think immediately of brutal Italian mob killings. Well, that’s one of the things this movie has to offer. But it’s also a different kind of “family movie”. And by “family” I mean illegal gambling operation. This movie stars Marlon Brando, James Caan, and the man who would be Scarface, Al Pacino. Okay, so Marlon Brando is the don, which means “head” for those who don’t speak mobster, of the Corleone Mafia Family. Michael, played by Scarface, his youngest son, has just returned from WWII. And from there it’s just violence. One of my favorite parts (doesn’t that sound sick?) is when the old guy wakes up covered in blood and throws the sheets off his bed only to discover… his prized horse’s disembodied head. Okay, so it’s obviously not a little kids movie, but if you’ve got nothing to do for 3 hours and aren’t afraid of a little blood (and by a little I mean about 25 gallons) then this is the movie is definitely for you. And if you enjoyed this one, there are 2 more where it came from. I couldn’t find anything wrong with them, other than length, that is. I mean, c’mon! The second movie alone is 200 minutes! But anyway, “The Godfather” gets an A-, watch it or I’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse. |
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| FredVanDoo4130 | Apr 30 2006, 03:55 PM Post #10 |
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Okay, here's another one: Spirited Away: PG My next review is of Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away”. Now if you’ve never heard of Hayao Miyazaki, he has got to be one of the best anime directors ever. You could be one of those people that say “I hate anime, it’s so stupid.” then you watch one of his movies and you’re like “Wow, I never knew that anime was so cool.” I happened to be an anime lover, so my opinions may be biased, but that’s why I’m writing this review, to be biased and sway your vote the way I want it. Kind of like the democrats. Our heroine for this story is Chihiro (voiced by Daveigh Chase in the English version) who is moving to a new city. Then she loses her parents, befriends a demon, and signs her life over to a witch. And that’s just the first half-hour. The traditional anime in this movie is flawlessly combined with amazing CG, and I’ve only seen this done perfectly in 2 other movies (Ghost in the Shell 2 and Metropolis). This movie proves that cartoons aren’t just for kids. Not only is it critically acclaimed, but it’s also won 3 awards, including best animated picture of 2001. This is the first anime movie to receive that award. This movie has literally got it all; action, drama, comedy, suspense, and a touch of mystery. “Spirited Away” gets an A-, mainly for the stunning visuals. Those can make or break a movie, and apparently it made this one. |
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| Evil Clown | Apr 30 2006, 07:19 PM Post #11 |
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I love the godfather. and also War of the worlds..Amazing! |
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| Spaz | May 2 2006, 03:17 PM Post #12 |
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I Loved This Movie. It Was Strange At Points But It Was Sweet. Probably The Best Animated Movie Ive Seen. |
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| FredVanDoo4130 | May 3 2006, 05:20 PM Post #13 |
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Back with my next review: The Lsat Samurai: R Tom Cruise stars in his, as far as my opinion goes, best role ever. “The Last Samurai” had some of the best battle sequences I’ve ever seen. This movie was flawless (although some people beg to differ) the action was first rate, and all the actors gave Oscar-worthy performances. I actually can’t find a single thing about this movie that I didn’t like. From editing to directing, everything seemed to run very smoothly. Tom Cruise plays Civil War Captain Nathan Algren who trains a group of Japanese soldiers who are fighting the rebellion of the few remaining Samurai in Japan. However, Algren is captured by the Samurai and begins to learn their ways, customs and language. He’s surprised to find that, despite popular belief, the Samurai aren’t savages, but actual human beings. The group that Algren trained, however, is still searching for the Samurai. He now has a choice, side with the Japanese army, or with his newfound friends, the Samurai. I don’t know how to really explain this movie, except by saying you really have to see it to believe it. For the first time in the history of my reviews, (which actually hasn’t been that long) “The Last Samurai” gets an A+. The best movie I’ve seen in a long time. And I’ve seen a lot of movies in a long time. |
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| FredVanDoo4130 | May 4 2006, 06:46 PM Post #14 |
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Alright, here's another one: Die Hard: R “Die Hard” is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot of movies. Bruce Willis plays NYPD Officer John McClane who flies out to L.A. to see his wife who has taken a job on the other side of the country. He can’t take a hint, I guess. But as soon as he gets there (and I personally don’t think it was dumb luck) terrorists seize control of the building. Everyone who works there is now a hostage of a bunch of stuck-up Europeans. Lucky for Bruce, he doesn’t work there. And then there’s also the fact that he kind of escaped and stole one of their walkie-talkies so he can cuss out the terrorists. The tagline for this movie was “40 stories of sheer adventure” but after watching it, I thought it should be “40 stories of 40 explosions”. So I made a spin-off comic, which is much funnier than the actual movie, if I do say so myself, using that tagline. But every five seconds in this movie, something explodes. Could be a car, a computer, someone’s head, you never know what might blow up next. That’s why this movie can hold your attention and keep you on the edge of your seat. It gets right to the point and then gives you the action you come to expect from Bruce Willis. Of course, like most R-rated movies, this isn’t exactly for kids. Along with the explosions every five seconds, you get a cuss word every three. But despite that fact, “Die Hard” gets an A-, and luckily, it wasn’t ruined by the sequel. |
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