MuskratPower14 Reviews

CSI: NY (2004–2013)

Give it a chance

[7 April 2005]

When most TV shows have spinoffs, they're usually not worth watching because of thing-they are different than the original. I think that is a major reason that many fans don't like CSI:NY. While the original show is set in glamorous Las Vegas, NY is set in a much darker city, giving the show a darker tone and feel than Miami or Vegas.

As for characters, New York has a great cast, and is still working on character development. They have been seen as not having personalities, but people have to give the show a chance to find it's foothold-it's only the first season. It took the original CSI five years to say that Sara's mom killed her dad, so its logical that it will take a few seasons to totally tell these characters backgrounds. Danny Messer and Mac Taylor's pasts have been partially revealed in the premiere "Blink", with the knowledge that Max Taylor's wife was in 9/11, and in "Tanglewood", with Danny's involvement in the Tanglewood boys street gang.

The acting in CSI:NY is just as good as those in the other shows, but most people aren't giving it a chance. Some will like it, some wont, but the least they could do is watch some of the stronger episodes, like "Blink", or "Tanglewood", and not scrunitze its difference from the originals...just give it a chance. Rome wasn't built in a day- it will take a little longer for people to accept this new show, but i think it's doing perfectly, and i can't wait for next season.

Flight of the Phoenix (2004)

Enjoyable and Dramatic

[10/10 · 30 December 2004]

AT first look, you wouldn't think much of this movie. It is, after all, a remake, and remakes and sequels rarely do as good as the original-with the exception of Spiderman 2 and Shrek 2, and some others. But i think this movie did a fine job balancing the new actors in the same storyline. The story is about a group of oil drillers, who after their company is shut down, has to be flown out. En route, the plane encounters a storm and crashes in the desert-miles away from civilization. Giovanni Ribisi gives an awesome performance as Elliot, the passenger who has a plan to rebuild a new plane out of the wreckage of the old one, using only what they brought with them. Dennis Quiad also does a good job portraying Captain Towns, the pilot. His character is the one everyone looks to after the plane crashes, and although uneasy about everyone looking to him, manages to get them out safely. The twist in the movie is 40 yrs old, but when it is finally revealed in the film the actors do a great job reacting to it. Flight of the Phoenix did have some flaws, like the layout of the Gobi desert and the damage to the plane, but all in all i would give it a 7.5 out of 10. I would also recommend the original-just so you could see the background of how the movie was made in the past.

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)

Excellent Movie with a great message

[10 April 2004]

This movie is a definate must see for scooby doo fans. The movie centers around Mystery Inc. facing a plethora of their greatest foes--Monsters Unleashed! that have been re-awakened to take over! Along with this, Shaggy and Scooby try and tackle their place in the gang, and find out some awesome things about them selves along the way. The ideals of friendship and self confidence are very evident in this sequel, which i think is better than the original! Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed has a great storyline, and an excellent plot and message: Just because you dont think you're important, doesn't mean others dont count you as a hero. (or thats what i saw it as) i give this movie 4 stars, and highly reccomend it to moviegoers!!