jheaney Reviews

One Man's War (1991 TV Movie)

Based on a True Story

[6/10 · 22 April 2001]

A doctor in Paraguay runs a clinic funded by sales of his artwork in America. While in America, he tries to expose the repressive Paraguayan regime. His obsession brings repercussions from the government against his family. Some movies based on true stories seem to over-dramatize events or relationships to convey their points. This movie suffers a bit from caricatures in the familial relationships, and it hurts the pacing in the beginning of the movie. That aside, after some slow development, the characters flesh out and the movie improves a great deal. Overall, a good movie

The Matrix (1999)

The medium may be changed forever

[8/10 · 25 September 1999]

Matrix was the first movie I bought for my new DVD player. Now, I wish I hadn't. I know I'll be searching long and hard to find anything that can exploit DVD like this movie can. Some of the scenes were shot with over 100 (*one hundred*) cameras! For people who think that the Sci-Fi genre is stagnating, The Matrix will absolutely rejuvenate you! I hope other filmmakers see this movie and follow the white rabbit

Bridge of Dragons (1999)

a cliche

[3/10 · 21 September 1999]

From the first couple minutes when you see the helecopter go by with a big "666" on the side, you pretty much know who the bad guys are. Aside from the shallow characters and thin plot, it's nice to see that Dolph Lundgren isn't unemployed :-)