I went to this movie expecting a better rendition of Dumas' classic than I had ever seen. I admit I was a bit skeptical of the Asian fighting techniques that I had heard were to be employed, but I was still enthusiastic. But, the movie began and disappointed me from the beginning. I have yet to figure out why no one ever tries to make this great novel into a great movie. It includes so many great visual scenes, and yet directors throw them out in exchange for poor takes on a literary classic. The title sequence was terrible, and I was turned off from then on out. With few stars, the actors were going to have to do a fantastic job for this movie to be impressive. They made a fair attempt, but fell far short. The visual effects and fight sequences were terrific, although they didn't fit in the era or region of the movie. The score fit the movie greatly, and that was one of the few high points of this film. The director included a few things that had been absent from Disney's version a few years ago, and that earned them some points with me. But if given the choice, between the two, I would choose Disney's Three Musketeers any day, hands down. Its worth a watch, but not worth the theater ticket.
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The Usual Suspects
(1995)
A true thriller!
14 February 2001
Warning: Spoilers
I have seen this movie many times and yet it still astonishes me every time I watch it. Even though I know the ending I still feel myself being caught up in the plot. It is possibly one of the greatest scripts of all time. I can't remember another movie in which I was completely astonished at the finale. The cast gives a tremendous performance. Kevin Spacey gives one of his two best performances (the other being as John Doe in Se7en) in my opinion. That is probably why he was awarded Best Actor for this role. It was truly deserved. Gabriel Byrne also gives a great performance. It may be the best character Stephen Baldwin has ever played. In all, this is a must for any movie collector or enthusiast.
Hannibal
(2001)
This movie rocked!
13 February 2001
This movie was a true triumph. It ranks with Empire Strikes Back and Aliens as one of the best sequels ever made. I went to the movie expecting a disappointment but came out truly impressed. Julianne Moore did a tremendous job in the role of Clarice Starling. Anthony Hopkins showed that he still has it. This movie's only drawback was excessive amount of gore. Compared to Silence of the Lambs, this movie was truly gruesome. But the other attributes of the film countered this flaw. It is a definite must see film and will surely become a classic.
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