D!ck Reviews

Simply Irresistible (1999)

Simply Irresistible is simply irresistible

[10/10 · 8 February 1999]

For the first time in ages, I really enjoyed a movie. There was something about this movie that lured me in, and drew me back for more.

The script was amazing, and I found this extremely original in this world of remakes and adaptions. Just the thought of when you put your emotions into something you do, it turns out the way you feel is rather inspiring, and gives an interesting, yet appropriate message.

Sarah Michelle Gellar just blew me away with her performance as Amanda Shelton, the woman whose cooking is terrible until she falls for a wealthy restaurateur. Gellar, as always, gave her all and it showed. This movie also showed that Ms. Gellar is a real actress who can do any type of movie proposed to her.

Sean Patrick Flanery is new to me, but he's actually a really good actor. He was very believable as Tom, the clean-cut and wealthy businessman who's opening a restaurant in a large department store. I enjoyed his sarcasm and nervousness while around Amanda---who wouldn't be nervous when around Sarah Michelle Gellar?

Betty Buckley was a surprise, but a pleasant one. She actually cracked me up in her role as Stella, who I saw as a sort of surrogate mother to Amanda.

Patricia Clarckson as Lois was truly a highlight. Her fast one-liners, while most may find them annoying, was comforting to me. Ms. Clarkson is a great comedic actress, and I hope to see more of her in the near future.

In all, I found that this movie was the first in years that stood for true love, and I think that it wasn't just one of those teen romances where everyone wants to get in someone's pants, but the story of kindred spirits, and the two together create something beautiful. ****

Simply Irresistible (1999)

This movie really was Simply Irresistible!

[10/10 · 6 February 1999]

I went into the theater really psyched to see a good Sarah Michelle Gellar movie that wasn't in the horror genre, and when I left I got back in line and bought a ticket to see it again. I loved this film for reasons that are beyond me, and as an active movie-goer it's rare that ever happens.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, as always, delivered an award-worthy performance in her role as Amanda, the restauranteur whose feelings go into her food. She was perfectly cast and I can only hope her performance in March's Cruel Intentions lives up to this one.

Sean Patrick Flanery was a new face to me, being that I had never seen any of his other films. He was a really good Tom, though and was well cast opposite Ms. Gellar, and hopefully he'll follow this film up with something equally exciting.

Betty Buckley was a pleasant surprise, being that she's been immortalized as Grizabella from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. Her presence brought a certain flare to the movie that probably no one else could have delivered.

The plot was a good one, too. I found it extraordinarily original in this world of Hollywood that everything now-a-days is either a remake or taken fromn a book, except ones like these where someone took the time to think up an original story that would hold the audience's interest.

In short this was a great movie with an excellent cast and I would recommend it to anyone, it's also a great date movie.

The Rescuers Down Under (1990)

This Was Half Decent

[31 January 1999]

I had the Flu and I woke up to find my 15 year-old sister was watching this film and I was thinking, my God! I sat through it, though, and It turned out to be pretty good.

I Liked the original Rescuers a lot. There's just something about Disney you can't resist. ( ADVICE TO ALL PROFESSIONAL ACTORS : If you're career is in trouble go for a Disney film---you can't go wrong! )

Eva Gabor and Bob Newhart were great as Miss Bianca and Bernard, they made the movie ( hullo, they're only the lead characters ) Jake got on my nerves. I don't know why but her did. I didn't like how he interfered with Miss B and Bernard, and he was written poorly for a hero. It's usually the villains who have the cheap lines.

Red was hilarious. I thought he was one of the best Disney villains in years. Joanna was just great. She was my favorite character in the entire movie. She made me laugh whenever she came on screen and the name really fit the character ( it's an inside joke ). All in all this film's a keeper.

8.5/10

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

I Know What They DIDN'T Do Last Summer, Come Up With A Worth-While Sequel To The Original

[3 January 1999]

Hmmmmmm so many things to put down about this movie, so little space. Let's start with the plot. I STILL KNOW... was obviously just a film that was made to keep a franchise that was never there alive. The first film had charisma, it had jazz.. It had a point to it. They hit a guy with the car, he wants revenge. That makes sense. A year after Julie and Ray laughed in his face, he wants to ice them again. Doesn't quite work. What also doesn't work is the fact that Barry and Helen are dead ( sure, it does wonders for Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillipe's careers, but nicht ) If two people are out of the way, it would make sense to just have the other two being stalked, but of course Carla and her boy-toy had to be dragged into it, so the movie lost brownie points. The script sucked, that's all I have to say. Kevin Williamson should have returned, then the movie wouldn't have been AS bad, but it still couldn't be saved.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

It's good, but nothing to flip over

[3 January 1999]

I KNOW WHAT YUO DID LAST SUMMER was a good movie, Sarah Michelle Gellar's amazing performance made sure of that. The story was changed drastically from the novel we all read oh so long ago. In my opinion Barry abd Helen didn't need to die, but it made it interesting, but screwed over the sequel.

Richard ( D!ck )