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Beer: The Movie (2006)
Terrible DVD, looks like it was made as a first year college project
Having gone to film school myself, this looks like something I would have done my first year. Problem is that these guys take themselves too seriously, thinking that they are funny to people not involved in their particular group of people. The other comment on the movie was clearly posted by one of the people who worked on the movie.
Technically, many shots are grainy, the audio changes shot to shot, and it appears that proper lighting was not used for barely any of the shots.
I don't mean to be too hard on the guys, but they just seem like a bunch of frat boys with ridiculous tattoos who decided to run around with a camera. Most of the "comedy" is low-brow subject material which would likely appeal to quite a few high-schoolers.
Signs (2002)
This movie was so bad, it made me laugh...
I cannot understand how this movie received an 8.2 rating here on IMDB. The classic bad acting semi-scary over-the-top alien movie is Predator, which only receives a 7.2 rating. If Predator is a 7.2, I'd give Signs a 3 or so.
The only redeeming thing about this movie was the spiritual storyline, which served to appease the emotions of anger which are stirred up when you realize you've just spent $7.00 to sit through 1 1/2 hours of B-movie suspense, followed by a 5 minute climax scene.
This movie contained wooden acting all around, though Mel put on a good show, considering the plot and script he had to work with. Joaquin Phoenix was my favorite character, simply because in the face of danger he actually showed a little bit of spine, but even so, his talents were totally wasted on this movie.
Personally, I liked the creepiness of the 6th sense, and Unbreakable as well (although Unbreakable, excepting Willis) shared the same bad acting as Signs), but in this movie, the director only achieves creeping you out twice during the whole movie, unless you are a weak-hearted flax wench.
Combine X-files, Alien, Omega Code, a bunch of sci-fi B-movies, bad acting, and almost non-existent special effects (which would have been fine if there had been some real gore or men in alien suits) and you have Signs, a poor excuse for a sci-fi suspense movie.
It is obvious that the entire budget was spent on Gibson and Phoenix, because it certainly was not spent on the sets or on special effects.
Don't waste your money unless you want to see a boring story full of bad acting.
The Jerk (1979)
I found my special purpose !!!
I'm not quite sure who the morons were that contributed to this movie having such a low rating, but it deserves 9/10. One of Martin's best movies...if you liked him as Ruprecht the Monkey Boy, you'll love him as Navin Johnson. Complete with cameo appearances by 3 Reiners, this Reiner-directed classic is the basis of many modern comedies (though most fail to live up to what this movie did 23 years ago).
My ex-girlfriend's roommate stole the VHS from me (what a JERK!), but my friend got me the DVD for Christmas, so I'm ok now.
See it...and then see a doctor and get rid of it...oh, yeah, I forgot to mention, the movie has more one-liners than all Arnold movies combined ;-)
A great one: "I slit the sheet, the sheet I slit, and upon the slitted sheet I sit."
Say Anything... (1989)
One of Cusack's best...if you liked the 80s you'll love it
Though I don't comment on movies unless they REALLY strike me, this movie definitely deserves it. In fact, it has taken the place of "Secret Admirer" as my all-time favorite 80s movie. C. Thomas Howell just doesn't have what Cusack has, and for those not in the know, you get two Cusacks for the price of one in this movie, as his real sister Joan plays his sister in the movie, albeit an uncredited appearance. For those astute watchers, you may also notice that James L. Brooks produced the movie, which explains a lot of why it is so great (he is one of the masterminds behind "The Simpsons"). In this movie Cusack plays the punk who doesn't know exactly where his life is headed, but he is ready to follow a great girl anywhere and do anything for her, and that is what he does. He goes straight to the top, getting a date with the smartest girl in school, and, in typical Cusack fashion, winning her over. What really makes this movie is the great combination of music, great acting all-around, a good, surprising plot, good dialogue, and, of course, an amazingly classic scene which I won't spoil for you. Suffice to say it involves a boombox (how 80s can you get? ;). There is no excuse for not seeing it, even if you have to watch it alone (which is what I did). Great movie, and one of the last of the 80s. My one question is, where is my Diane Court?
Ronin (1998)
The movie was great, the DVD is even better!
Though Ronin was great on tape, and the car chase scenes were some of the best I've ever seen, you really should see the DVD. Frankenheimer explains the intricacies of every scene, and explains why he never tells us the answer to the question we all want to ask during the whole movie, "What's in the box?". Watch the DVD!
Gladiator (2000)
Best epic in years
A movie this long and epic cannot be summed up easily, but suffice to say that the movie is a must-see, and that lovers of many genres will find the movie to be quite satisfying. The movie contains a lot of action, and even though the action is often brutal, the director stays away from extreme gore and made-to-shock fight scenes. The plot development is great, with only minor loopholes, and the characters are all believable and easy to get to know. The camera-work is great, as is the script. Ridley Scott has come up with another winner and classic, though not in the same vein of 'Alien' or 'Bladerunner'. Russell Crowe, (who showed us that he could act tough without overacting in 'L.A. Confidential'), shows us again (as the gladiator Maximus) that sometimes the most believable emotions are the ones left to the mind. Sure, there are times when his face gives away what he is thinking, but most of the time you find yourself captivated by his stage presence. And then there is Joquin Phoenix, who convinces you that he truly is a mentally troubled Caesar, loving his position of power, and yet still playing children's games, deadly as they are. Connie Nielsen also convicts the heart with the emotion that she gives to her character, showing us her strong side, as well as her sorrow for her brother Commodus.
Overall, this movie can be compared in length, plot, and character to 'Braveheart', but I would give 'Gladiator' the edge, and two-thumbs up.