Quintus Reviews

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (2002)

Not just any love story but the story of love!

[7 April 2003]

This one goes down with other romantic films as the one that got away. Not only does Angelic struggle with her romance that doesn't seem to go anywhere but the doctor struggles as much as her for love with his wife; of course without knowing that all the time he is being followed by Angelic.

Love can do funny things to you and I think this film will too. Just don't go giving up flowers to girls when you have one at home.

The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

A movie about an old man and his marlin.

[7/10 · 7 May 1999]

One of Spencer Tracy's top performances; it goes down with "Captain's Courageous." Most often a book is better then the movie but in this case the movie brings the book to life. This is due to the somewhat larger then life character of Tracy. The story, although classic and definitely worth while reading, is best summed up by Tracy's acting technique.

This was no location film which means the greater portion of realism must come from the actor. A story about a man thinking and talking to himself while he is on a boat for three days would be difficult for any actor. Tracy brings the truest sense of humility and courage to this role. It is enjoyable reading but I encourage anyone to see this movie.

Vertigo (1958)

No computer generated graphics needed here!

[9/10 · 25 March 1999]

"Vertigo" is the epitome of neurotic compulsion. In which, lies a manic desire to fill a need that always goes unrequited. This work deeply probes a life so imprisoned by the fantasy of love, that reality no longer exists. But just what is reality? The love scenes, in this masterpiece, are more passionate out of bed than most movies depict in bed. It mystifies me every time I see it. I give this one * * * *

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

A patriotic Film which answers the question "Why go to war?"

[10/10 · 18 March 1999]

Saving Private Ryan is a film containing ironic humor. This is a unique perspective on war and although it emulates "The Longest Day;" it is completely original in the level of realism. I give the movie five stars; it is a timeless historical film that should never be forgotten. If you haven't seen this in the theater yet, find out where it's playing and see it! Don't just wait for the video cassette release.

Ever onward!

Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

So strange and funny, you have to watch it more than a few times!

[10/10 · 14 March 1999]

Arsenic and Old Lace is a monument to bi-polarization on film. It has a quaint touch of provincialism contrasted against a dark canvas of moral duplicity. Cary Grant gives the best straight-man performance of his career. This was the only film director Frank Capra and leading man Cary Grant ever made together; what a shame. I saw this movie for the first time when I was 15; it was the darkest comedy I had seen to that date. Over the years, I have seen it many, many times and each time there are more laughs then the last. This was truly a movie the "stars fell on."