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Final Jeopardy (1985)
A Dramatic Out of Towners
I started watching this movie right after it started, so I didn't know what it was called or anything. I was on a cruise ship, and it was 2:30 in the morning, and there were no commercials, so until I got back home, I had no idea what it was. Thank God for IMDB. Anyway, I thought it was a serious dramatic remake of "THE OUT OF TOWNERS". It had almost the same plot, only not played for laughs. Every thing was played for suspense, and with Richard Thomas in the lead it was even more dramatic. I like watching him act, but he is so over the top dramaticly. But that's why I like watching him. The movie wasn't great, but it didn't suck either. I had to stay up till the end, because I was interested in the outcome, so that says something.
It revolves around Thomas' character going to the big city for a job interview, and he goes to the wrong bar to meet his would be boss. By the time he finds this out, it's an hour after the time they were suppossed to meet, and his car is locked in the parking area until six the next morning. His wife comes to meet him, and before he can tell her to stop the cab she brought, it leaves, and they are stranded. Now why they just didn't walk back to a more populated area is beyond be. I've been to New York and Chicago, and you can always get to a populated area, especially at seven in the evening, and also the fact that Thomas drove his car to the bar, that alone should say he knows how to get back. But then we wouldn't have the next hour of the movie where they get chased by gangs, dogs, and other such riff-raff.
All in all, not a great movie, but like I said it didn't suck. Spideyy
Cabin Fever (2002)
PETER JACKSON IS FULL OF CRAP MAN
"The Movie Horror Fans Have Been Waiting For" This was a blurb by Peter Jackson on one of the commercials for Cabin Fever. Knowing Mr. Jackson got his start in Horror Films, Dead-Alive, and seeing the trailer for this movie, which seemed very scary, I decided to see it. I was very dissapointed. Not that the movie really sucked, I just felt that I was cheated. It was not scary at all. It went for the gross-out instead of the scare. Now if they would have marketed it as a gross-out movie, rather than a real scary horror movie, I may not have been as dissapointed. One of the other reviews here said that it was scary and Friday the 13th, the original wasn't. I totally disagree. Friday had very scary suspenseful momments in it, whereas this had none. As I was watching I felt I was seeing a teenage version of Outbreak. I just hope the remake of Texas Chainsaw Massacre fulfills the hype, unlike Cabin Fever. Again, I say it wasn't a bad movie, but nothing like the previews showed. I did however enjoy some of the humor. But the humor was not mixed with horror. It was mixed with gore. If you want to see a movie that mixes humor, horror, and gore brilliantly, rent Evil Dead 2, and save yourself a couple bucks on a movie ticket. Spidey Oh yeah, I did however like Party Cop. He was the best Character in the movie. Seriously.
Session 9 (2001)
ONE OF THE BEST
Let me start out by saying, guys like Slayer 4 who left a comment earlier, are the reason horror films have gone to Hell. They are all the same, made for preteens, who have shown by some of the preceeding comments left here, don't even know how to structure a sentence, much less what preceeding means. On to the review. This was a great movie. I have not been this freaked out by a movie in a long time. It wasn't gore that freaked me out, it was atmosphere, dialouge, and acting. Imagine that kids! A movie that relies on story. What a novel idea! The Sessions in Session 9, where some of the freakiest parts of the movie. The way Mr. Anderson (director) had the doctor patient sessions on tape to sound many years old was amazing. Listening to this movie in my living room the other night, it felt like Simon was there with me. Not often does a movie relay a feeling so well. If you want to truly be scared by a story, then rent this flick. If you just want to see blood and gore, then just wait on "I Know What Urban Legend you Screamed About Last Valentine's Day, Which Somehow Fell on Friday the !3th in My Small Teenage Mind" I'm sure Freddy Prinze Jr. will be in it for all you who don't like to think out there. If you don't like this movie, then you probably didn't like the Shining, and, well, to put it bluntly, I think it's time to pull the plug on the life support for you brain-dead individuals out there. WATCH THIS MOVIE! Thanks for your time, and don't take anything I said personally. These are just the thoughts of one horror fan, who is sick of the same movies over and over again, and hopefully a movie like this, and a movie like The Others, can change that. Spideyy
Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
DUNG AND DRAGONS IS MORE LIKE IT!
I can't believe I just paid seven bucks to go see this movie. I tried to get a free pass for another movie or something, but alas, they wouldn't let me. I would have liked to have had a Rod of Seville or Savin, or whatever they called it in this movie to bring some dragons down and wreck havoc in the theater that sold me the ticket. This was by far the worst movie I have seen in the theater since I went and watched Muriel's Wedding about 5 years ago. I went into this thinking this can't be that bad. After all it has Oscar winner Jeremy Irons in it, and Thora Birch from the Oscar winning movie American Beauty. Boy was I ever wrong. I have never seen this much bad acting by a whole group of actors in my life. Usually in a movie that has bad acting you have at least one person who is believable. Not here buddy. All I could think of while watching this was that they all, except for the exception of Thora Birch, had gone to Bill Shatner's School For OVer the Top Acting. Thor Birch, on the other hand, 95% of the time she sounded like she was reading her lines from cue cards. I really think that the only reason she played the angst ridden teenager so well in American Beauty, is because...MAYBE SHE IS AN ANGST RIDDEN TEENAGER! At least after this movie she should be angst ridden at her agent. The only two good things about this movie where Marlon Wayans, who was killed about half way through, and the dragon fight at the end. It's pretty sad when you think the best thing about a movie is Marlon Wayans. Don't get me wrong, I think he's funny, but I have never, until now, thought he was the best thing about anything I have seen him in. Heed my warning, DO NOT WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON THIS ONE! Afterwards, I went and had a drink with my buddy I watched it with, and we were both ticked cause if we wouldn't have spent the 7 bucks on the movie, we could have had another drink. Oh well, live and learn.
Maximum Overdrive (1986)
Maximum B-Movie
This was one of the stupidest movies I have ever seen, but I enjoyed watching it. I read the short story before I saw the movie, and the short story seemed to be written, to be taken seriously. The movie on the other hand was written for a campy affect, and that is how it comes off. People getting soda cans embedded into there skulls, by the soda machines, is a great new way to off a character. I could almost guarantee that had never been done before. The soundtrack by AC/DC compements the movie well. One of the greatest metal bands, writing the soundtrack for a great "metal" movie. Some have said this movie was a waste of time. Well it's probably not the most prudent way to spend an hour and a half, but then again how many movies really are? One commenter mentioned that it didn't follow the short story, then went on to say that the Shawshank Redemption loosely followed King's short story of the same name. I have one question for this guy. Have you ever read these two stories? Especially Shawshank, because Shawshank was one of the few movies I have seen that followed the original story almost exactly. Please don't make comments about things that you have no idea what you're talking about. Thank you. If you like campy B-movies based on King's work check this out. If you only like serious movies based on King's work, go watch The Green Mile, it's one of his best. For a fun no brainer movie I would give this 8 out of 10. For a serious thoughtful movie, I'd give it a 1 out of 10. Don't watch it expecting a revelation.
Love Stinks (1999)
and so does this movie.
After reading everyone's comments on this movie I just have to say, on the average, are you guys nuts? Do you enjoy sitting through bad movies, or did you just give this movie good comments so someone else would also have to put up with this junk for an hour and a half. To say this movie was funnier than Something About Mary is crazy. I have seen a lot of bad movies in my life, but I can honestly say I have never disliked a movie as much as this. The jokes were not funny, the plot was stupid, and French Stewart, who is normally a pretty funny guy, picked a sorry film for his first starring vehicle. The only thing this movie had going for it was Brigette Wilson. She is the only reason I even watched it, and next time I watch a movie because it has a beautiful woman in it, I hope someone is there to stop me. The only way this movie would be funny is if you were drunk out of your mind. But then again anything is funny in that state of mind. Please, heed my warning, do not waste your hard earned money on this film. If you really want to give five bucks away for no good reason, send it to me.
The Boondock Saints (1999)
Let's go bag some bad guys.
That is the first thing I wanted to do after I watched Boondock Saints. It is one of those kinds of movies. The story revolves around two brothers who become "super heroes" to the people of Boston. Modern day Robin Hoods. But instead of taking from the rich and giving to the poor they are just offing the scum of society. The drug dealers, pimps, thieves, and mafia boys who are preying on the innocent. The movie is filled with a lot of action, and a religious delima. The brothers are faced with the question, "Is it right to kill the evildoers in society in the name of God?". Their answer, "Yes". One of the questions another commenter raised is, "What about turn the other cheek?". Well what about, "An eye for an eye."? The fact of the matter is if the justice system wasn't so screwed up, these questions would be moot. But enough of the political commentary, it's just cool to watch a movie that makes you think about this sort of thing. The acting was great, along with the action and storyline. The best scene in the movie, in my opinion, was the toilet scene, about a half an hour into the movie. A little unbeiliveable, but cool just the same. If you haven't seen this movie, because you never heard of it, like myself, go rent it. Not only is it entertaining, it also makes you think. And it is rare to find a movie like that.
Best Laid Plans (1999)
Interesting movie that got shafted at the Box Office.
I thought I had Best Laid Plans figured out about a third of the way into the movie. Thankfully I was wrong. This movie had an interesting plot to it, and it kept you guessing until the end. The acting was pretty good, but the story and plot were great. What would you do for the one you love. What would you put yourself through. That is the question this movie asks. This movie should have done better in theaters, but studios want to spend their advertising on big name stars, and it's funny when they do that, and then the big name stars movies don't deliver. Here is a small movie that if they would have spent more on advertising, it probably would have done better. If you like movies that keep you guessing until the end then this movie is for you. Go rent it today, you won't be sorry.
Christine (1983)
Easily one of the top ten horror films.
"Show me." Christine's headlights suddenly turn on, just as the music, which sounds like an old Clint Eastwood western score mixed with John Carpenters horror score, begins to play, and we see the silouhette of Arnie, as Christine's tires begin to fill themselves up with air. Now Christine is no longer leaning on her left rims, she is now completely level. So begins one of the most chilling scenes in horror movie history. To this day, after seeing this movie over 10 times, I still get goosebumps watching this scene. The great thing is the entire movie evokes these feelings. As we slowly see Arnie going from the nerd at school, to dating the beautiful new girl at school, to finally becoming obsessed or with the love for his new car, that he betrays everyone except for Christine. He loved his car so much, but she doesn't love him back. She is jealous, and nothing or no one is going to get in the way of that. The movie, directed by John Carpenter based on the wonderful novel by Stephen King, is a modern masterpiece. It is the kind of movie you can watch again and again and not get bored. If you have seen Christine, and not read the book; I highly suggest you read the book also. They complement one another. If you haven't seen this movie and are a fan of horror, or even if you're not, see it this week.
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (1999)
It is a repeat. Save your money, re-rent the original.
After seeing FDTD 2 I was not too excited about the third installment. However I must say it was a great improvement. The story was better, the acting was better, and it flowed better than 2. However I do not understand why the main character was the Civil War literary figure Ambrose Bierce. That made no sense. My biggest complaint is that it seemed to me, to just be a retelling of the original. If you really want to see it, it is not a waste of money, but I would highly recommend just re-renting the original.