Vegita Reviews

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

They Don't Make 'em Much Better Than This!!!

[10/10 · 18 December 2002]

[POSSIBLE SPOILERS...]

The Two Towers was a fantastic film! Darker than FOTR, TTT continues the story of the Fellowship. The gathering is now broken and Frodo and Sam are marching toward Mordor while Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli search for the captured Merry and Pippin.

The Two Towers really emphasizes the power of evil and the strength of friendship. Gimli, the dwarf, eases the audience with his hilarious misfortunes and dialogue. The audience is also introduced in-depth to the divided character of Gollum and his desperate desire for the ring.

The Two Towers transports the audience around Middle-Earth, and introduces us to new places like Rohan and Faragorn Forest. Although the movie isn't as mystical as FOTR, the awe at the power of Isengard comes through. The movie starts out a bit slow, but makes it all up in the end, with the great battle of Helm's Deep and the Final March of the Ents at Isengard.

Is the movie better than FOTR? It certainly isn't worse. TTT has more in the way of large-scale battles and military movement while the FOTR has a smaller, more person-to-person atmosphere. All in all, TTT is an excellent continuation of FOTR and I can't wait for Return of the King, next winter!!!

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

The Perfect Movie

[15 November 2002]

Late in 2001, I was constantly hearing about something called "The Lord of the Rings". Almost everybody kept talking about how good it was and how they couldn't wait for the sequel.

I was completely baffled by what they were talking. I had to have been the only person who hadn't seen the movie in theaters. Finally, in mid-2002, after the DVD had come out, I rented the movie. I was thoroughly blown away by the story. I didn't think movies like these could be made! The massive amount of special effects coupled with the great scenery and fantastic plot, made this movie my top favorite. I too can't wait for the sequel coming out in a few weeks. The music, acting, character complexity all make LOTR the best fantasy movie I've ever seen. Good stuff!

12 Monkeys (1995)

Gilliam's a "friggin'" GENIUS!

[10/10 · 31 July 2002]

My English teacher (teaching us media themes) assigned us a project to analyze directors. Since my partner and I didn't bother to sign up for a director, we were left with Terry Gilliam. THANK GOD this happened. It was my first introduction to a genius who I had never heard of before. I saw "Twelve Monkeys" and was thoroughly impressed, entertained, surprised that I had never heard of this masterpiece before. Bruce Willis' role was genius along with Brad Pitt. The beginning was the most shocking (SPOILERS AHEAD...) with Willis exploring abandoned Philadelphia. The music was phenomenal and the directing techniques were brilliant! Twelve Monkeys is a MUST-SEE movie.

Shoot to Kill (1988)

"Shoot to Kill" Hits it's Mark!!

[10/10 · 28 July 2002]

WARNING: MINOR PLOT SPOILERS!! I first heard about Shoot to Kill on a late night showing of a classic Sidney Poitier movie. I knew Poitier was an excellent actor and expected a fairly good movie. It exceeded my expectations with a great story, changing settings (urban to wilderness to urban), and very believable characters (i.e. Sidney's obsession, Steve's evil, Knox's mountaineer skills...). Shoot to Kill is definately a classic thriller worth seeing!

Pedro el escamoso (2001– )

"Pedro" is Great!

[14 April 2002]

"Pedro" is one of the best 'Telenovelas' ever made. It's full of very interesting characters, rich settings in Colombia, and a hilarious plot. Spoiler: In "Pedro", Pedro Coral is a guy persecuted in his small village for wooing all the young girls there...He flees his town for the capital, Colombia and stays at a friend's sister's house. There he falls in love with an executive woman and begins working as her choufer in order to know her better. The rest of "Pedro" revolves around this aspect as all the characters play interconnected roles in developing the plot. The show is in Spanish but it's hilariously funny with Pedro's constant lying and the dealings of the other characters.

Separate But Equal (1991)

Excellent but complex

[10/10 · 5 November 2000]

Separate but Equal is a great movie depicting the tragedy of the time of racial segregation in schools and the steps which these men from the NAACP took to correct it. The movie has great acting and intense speech emotion but sinks into the wordiness and vocabulary which lawyers and judges use and leaves the audience scratching their heads or reading the dictionary. Nevertheless, the movie has great speeches and facts as well as events suitable in a history-documentary. Great movie to sit by and try to teach yourself to be a lawyer.

Tarzan (1999)

Calm Down

[28 August 1999]

Okay, this movie is really a good one, if not the best one created by Disney but I don't see why people have to lose sleep over how incredible and realistic the movie is. Personally, I don't think the movie is that good, but seeing the other Disney movies I have to say that this is one of the best. However, I sure don't intend to lose sleep over a movie.

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998 Video)

Retarted

[28 August 1999]

This movie stinks! Disney has a reputation of slacking off on the sequels to their movies and this is no exception! It seems as though the animators tried to use computer graphics to try to please audiences but what they did was screw up the film.

Johnny Bravo (1997–2004)

Oddly Watchable

[28 August 1999]

The show Johnny Bravo went through some internal problems with their cast but finally began to make new episodes which despite what might have been, still aren't very well done. Still, the show is strangely watchable and I find myself in front of a T.V., watching it.

Pocahontas (I) (1995)

The Music Keeps it Alive

[28 August 1999]

Pocahontas itself would have been a complete and total flop if it hadn't been for the music. The music truly kept me interested even though the plot, art, and effects really screwed it up! My favorite is the "Gold" song even though I like the "Savages" song as well.

Born to Be Wild (1995)

Understandable

[28 August 1999]

I know that most of this movie is fake but you have to understand that the plot is nice and it really wakes people up to animal cruelty. After reading Congo, by Michael Crichton, I just had to watch this movie once more and I'm glad I did. Most people think that gorrillas are just huge beasts who'll kill anything that gets in their way. On the contrary, chimpanzees are even more ferocious than gorrillas and will eat human children in the wild. That gives you something to think about when you watch this movie, which I really recommend

The Lion King (1994)

Sheesh, Who Cares?

[28 August 1999]

It seems I'm the only one who doesn't believe this movie is the greatest Disney film of all time. I personally dislike this movie because there's not enough action AND because there's too much of those idiots: Timon and Pummba. I'm embarrassed to watch this movie in front of anyone!

The Fly (1986)

It's Okay, I Guess

[28 August 1999]

I've been dying to see The Fly for two months but finally, when Sci-Fi showed it, I realized that it's not all that. There's far too much sex and too little action or suspense. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

Speedy

[28 August 1999]

The second of the Jones movies is okay but really goes too fast to catch. I was left rewinding for plot elements right after the beginning. He had the Sankara Stones where I felt he should still be learning about the temple. This definitely disappointed me; as did the morbid violence. Sigh

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

A Good Start

[28 August 1999]

The first Indiana Jones Movies is good; but not too good. There is excellent music, a good plot, fair action, but overall the movie goes a bit too slow for my taste. (Unlike the Temple of Doom) The ending really sucks though!

Inspector Gadget (1999)

Sad, Sad, Sad

[25 August 1999]

Of all the movies I've seen recently, this is probably the worst. The T.V. Series was more exciting than this! Lame jokes, boring, outdone, plot, idiotic gadgets, and more. This movie is a total waste of time for anyone to even think about watching it! Sheesh!

Blown Away (1994)

Okay for a Time Consumer

[25 August 1999]

This movie ranks between complete stupidity and humiliation and excellence. The actors are fair; the plot a little too foreseen; the visual effects excellent. This movie is a perfect getaway for a long weekend or boring afternoon.

Tarzan (1999)

Incredible

[23 August 1999]

It really wasn't what I was expecting. I'm not a Disney fan and recently their movies have really been bad. But this one was probably the best one ever made! The graphics are very well done and the acting . . . the bast I've seen in ages! The movie is a real must-see for anyone. There is a little too much talking and drama between Tarzan and the gorrilas but it is equally balanced with the action of this Disney Masterpiece!

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)

It's Okay, I Guess

[23 August 1999]

This isn't what I was expecting. The Lost World doesn't quite follow the novel version since they made it while Crichton was writing it. Even so, it really isn't worth a second look. The movie is full of action scenes which get long and boring to look at soon afterwards. This is definately no Jurassic Park with average actors and and barely passable plot.

Batman & Robin (1997)

It Really Sucks

[23 August 1999]

The first was good, the second was passable, the third was better, but the fourth plummeted. It was full of a new cast which didn't know how to act, two horrible villains and a stupid ending. No wonder my friend didn't want to see past the beginning. This movie is truly trash.

Anaconda (1997)

Oh, Please . . .

[23 August 1999]

This movie is probably the cheapest funded in history. Yes, it's true. I have no idea what the producer was thinking when they spent money on this. The movie's plot itself is okay. The acting is really poor and along with the two cent effects, this movie is the worst to date.

Batman Forever (1995)

Better, Much Better

[23 August 1999]

People really worked hard to make the third movie a good one and their hard work paid off. It's almost as good as the first thanks to it's special effects and though the cast was changed again, everybody gives their best and makes it a very good movie.

Apollo 13 (I) (1995)

Another Good One

[23 August 1999]

This movie, despite its flaws is really a great one. The acting is fair but what really supports this one is the visual effects. They are the greatest. The music also provides a nice, suspenseful atmosphere. This movie is truly one of the best in the world.

Speed (1994)

A Whole New Kind of Movie

[23 August 1999]

I've seen this movie enough times that the whole acting and plot turned into a comedy. There are hundreds of places where someone can focus and find funny if they look hard enough. Usually most of what Jack says is reason to laugh. This whole movie is a joke!

Jurassic Park (1993)

The Best One of Them All!!!!!!!

[23 August 1999]

I have seen this movie over one hundred times and each time I have checked closer and viewed all the errors made through information. This movie is the greatest movie created. Ever since I saw it the first time on video I was astonished. It is full of action, suspense, mystery, and enjoyment. Truly it is the best movie ever created.