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John Q
"Washington
is great to watch as always; his
delivery of the dialogue and expressions
of rage as well as pain makes it
impossible not to care about the whole
situation."
E. Charl Hattingh's Review >>
Hart's War
"The
film's driving force is not war
violence, like most war movies are, but
instead, a beautifully executed study in
the "real" people behind the stereotypes
that we have come to know."
E. Charl Hattingh's Review >>
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Super Troopers
(by Craig Younkin)
It is a crude, pointless
and almost laughless experience in
immaturity, and the funniest part about
it is the fact that the people behind it
actually call themselves a comedy team.
Iris
(by Todd Heustess)
The acting
in Iris is sublime, with Dench's
performance the best by an actress this
year.
John Q
(by Craig Younkin)
Manages very little,
mostly due to poor execution and a
script that drifts into manipulation and
predictability way too often.
John Q
(by Gareth)
Perhaps
the most enjoyable thing about "John Q"
other than the fact that it entertained
was that it informed without preaching
nor making broad generalizations.
Hart's War
(by Gareth)
Did
entertain at times but it left me with
an empty feeling.
Crossroads
(by Gareth)
The film plays out as one long music
video and is sure to delight all of
Spear’s fans who are under the age of 16
and do not know enough to see garbage
when they see it.
Collateral
Damage
(by Craig Younkin)
Fun
for what it is and it should give
Arnold's career a stay of execution.
Collateral
Damage
(by Gareth)
Informative
and enjoyable film that shows that
justice, honor and grief can drive a
person, but it is ultimately compassion
and humanity that redeems them and
separates us from them.
Rollerball
(by Gareth)
Disjointed
mess of quick cutting MTV style
segments.
Birthday Girl
(by E. Charl Hattingh)
Nicole's
presence lifts the below average story
of Birthday Girl to above average
heights as a movie.
The Mothman
Prophecies
(by Grant Hooper)
It has great visuals and a decent
storyline, but it remains an average
film.
The Mothman
Prophecies
(by Gareth)
Whether
it is fact or fantasy one thing is
clear: The Mothman Prophecies is an
entertaining and chilling film that will
make you question what you believe about
myths and the supernatural.
The Count of
Monte Cristo
(by Gareth)
May be the
most accomplished adaptation in a long
time, but it sadly still squanders the
goods later on.
The Count of
Monte Cristo
(by E. Charl Hattingh)
The
story and the acting of the lead (Caviezel)
and the supporting characters (Pearce,
Richard Harris and Dagmara Dominczyk)
are great, as well as the great
adventures and fighting scenes.
Monster's Ball
(by Todd Heustess)
Not
always believable but it was an
enjoyable, thought-provoking film about
issues rarely raised in contemporary
movies.
Brotherhood of
the Wolf
(by Craig Younkin)
A very entertaining ride through one
man's battle with evil.
Orange County
(by Todd Heustess)
Orange
County is a nice diversion, occasionally
funny without really being boring but
not really worth full price admission.
Orange County
(by Craig Younkin)
Orange County begins as a very promising
teenage comedy but then just peels off.
Orange County
(by
Gareth)
While not a deep story, the film has
some funny moments and Black and Hanks
are very good in their roles despite
having limited material to work with.
A Beautiful Mind
(by
Grant Hooper)
One of the most
well-crafted motion pictures to be
released this year.
Ali
(by Craig Younkin)
The
fight sequences are also not as engaging. The audience will
marvel over the hard hitting and the speed of the main
character, but Mann is unable to take us inside the action to
actually make us care about the outcome.
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Black Hawk Down
(by Craig Younkin)
Director Ridley Scott makes you feel as
if you're there; capturing the horror of
the moment with such beautifully
mastered camera shots. What he creates
here is a film that is both rousing as
well as cringe inducing, and it is a
testament to the kind of great director
that he is.
Black Hawk Down
(by
Todd Heustess)
Quite simply the best movie of the year
(2001) and the best war movie I have
seen.
Black Hawk Down
(by
Gareth)
As
it stands now, it is a long, slow, and at times interesting
look into a tragic event that paved the way for the removal of
American troops from the region.
Gosford Park
(by Todd Heustess)
The fun and joy of the movie is the cast
and what an amazing cast it is.
Beauty and the Beast (Imax)
(by Craig Younkin)
"Beauty and the Beast is a richly told love story, with a good
message, and loads of heart. It is the kind of film you rarely
see, and the never-boring film you wish there were more of
today."
Imposter
(by Craig Younkin)
"It's a thriller you have seen several times before but it
will satisfy fans of the genre just the same"
The Devil's Backbone
(by Todd Heustess)
I
was never not entertained and was always
caught up in the story (even if it was a
little predictable) but I didn't find the
movie particularly suspenseful, or
thrilling; just well told.
Amelie
(by E. Charl Hattingh)
Tautou
is perfect for the lead role. She exudes a
playful innocence. She carries the movie
through out, even the slow parts in the
center of it.
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A Beautiful Mind
(by Todd Heustess)
Every facial movement, every body gesture
is just right. Crowe's body language and
facial expressions clearly communicate the
anguish, confusion and sense of
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A Beautiful Mind
(by Gareth)
An effective and very good film and the
supporting roles portrayed by Harris and
Connelly are strong and compelling, as
they support but never overpower the
brilliant performance of Crowe in this
Oscar worthy film. |
In the Bedroom
(by Todd Heustess)
In
the Bedroom is like an OK 1-night stand:
You're glad you did it; there were times
when it was great and other times when it
wasn't, and you definitely don't want to
do it again. |
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In the Bedroom
(by E. Charl Hattingh)
The biggest reason to see this movie is
not Sissy Spacek or Marisa Tomei, but Tom
Wilkinson. |
The Royal Tenenbaums
(by Todd Heustess)
The Royal Tenenbaums is a completely
original, quirky comedy that has fantastic
writing and a cast working at the top of
their collective talents. |
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The Royal Tenenbaums
(by E. Charl Hattingh)
The best thing about the movie is really
the writing. It is filled with sharp,
witty dialogue, that mostly benefits Gene
Hackman (who delivers a nomination worthy
performance). |
Vanilla Sky
(by Todd Heustess)
I'm am still trying to recover from the
136 minutes spent watching Vanilla Sky,
the absolute worst and most preposterous
major Hollywood movie to be released since
I've been going to the movies.
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Vanilla Sky
(by C. Charl Hattingh)
One good thing I can say about the movie
is that it's at least not his worst movie.
That honor belongs to Eyes Wide Shut. This
movie at least starts off very
interestingly. You're confused and you
want to know more. The problem is that
when you find out more, you wish that you
didn't stay to find out. |
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Charlotte Gray
(by Todd Heustess)
Solid,
intelligent entertainment, much like Spy Game.
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Lord of the Rings (by E. Charl Hattingh)
A masterpiece! An instant classic! I can't
say enough about this movie. Excuse my
excitement. I just loved the movie.
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Not Another Teen Movie (by E. Charl
Hattingh)
If you are sick of all these teen movies
that are forced upon us week after week,
this is the movie for you. And even if
you like these teen movies that are forced
upon us week after week, this is the movie
for you. |
Joe Somebody
(by Gareth)
While
not a classic, the film was an entertaining diversion and if
you want a light film to just sit back and relax to, then this
might just be your movie. |
The Majestic
(by Todd Heustess )
It's so
slow, poorly edited, and it tries so hard to create a sense of
pathos and drama that I lost all patience with it. |
Ocean's 11 (by E. Charl Hattingh)
Overall the movie is satisfying. There's
never a dull moment, and seeing the
chemistry between all the characters is
just plain fun. |
Not Another Teen Movie
(by Gareth)
What it does have is an abundance of jokes
some of which are very crude but also very
funny. |
Jimmy Neutron (by Gareth)
All
in all, Jimmy Neutron is a nice Holiday diversion for the
family. |
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