Luckysmine Reviews

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)

Didn't get it at all.

[2/10 · 10 December 2001]

I saw this movie in early 2000, mainly because I was forced to (it was for school). That's probably why I didn't get it at all, because I was just too angry that I had to see this.

From all of the other comments that people have left, they've said it was good. From my point of view, this movie was just different. It may not have made sense to me, but it seems that this movie is "genius" to the latter. And whatever the heck this movie was about...someone let me know.

The only thing I did like about this movie was the man in the ice cream truck. Also when they featured cartoons. That's about it.

If you want to see this movie...be my guest. Just be prepared for, I guess, "thought provoking" cinema.

The Dark Side of the Sun (1988)

Good storyline doesn't necessarily equal great movie

[1/10 · 10 December 2001]

It was nice to see a really old movie (okay not old, but from the 1980s) starring a really young Brad Pitt in a movie that could have actually had some potential. (and I stress "could have")

"The Dark Side of the Sun" had some potential to be a great movie. The storyline was definately there: a young man, whom throughout his whole life has had to live in darkness because of a skin disease, longs for the intimacy that he could never have. So because of his skin disease, the only way that he could live life was if a) the windows in his home were all shut tight and b) if he traveled around on a motorcycle with a leather suit that showed no skin.

Not that the movie's heart was in the wrong place: I mean, it shows that whole angsty-longing we have as we grow from teens to adults. We all want something that we probably can never have. And it kills us to know that. And it also brought up a very interesting skin disease that most people (or myself) didn't know about. So it educated the viewer as well.

The main problem with the movie? Just the acting. It was horrible. Not that *I* could do a better job, but my goodness. Brad Pitt was definitely good (can't really deny that sparkly smile and bright baby blues), but as for some of the other co-stars that I won't mention, it just made some of the dialogue a little, hokey. Particularly one scene, which was just awful. I laughed instead of, I guess, cried (it was a weepy moment). But for some reason...I stuck it through. I watched this movie, even though it was difficult.

To sum it up: storyline good, some of the acting bad, lame dialogue, Brad Pitt rules all. Amen.

Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp (1970–1971)

Everyone thought I was crazy...

[26 September 2001]

When I described this show to people, they gave me the look over. NO ONE believed me when I said there was a show about a chimp in a high rise building, wearing a grey suit with a red tie, sitting in a leather chair, speaking English. And another girl chimp in a dress, also speaking English (Yeah, would YOU have believed me?).

I remember Nickelodeon briefly showed it, and it's one of the shows that I vividly remember when I watched back in the good ol' days of Nick with "You Can't Do that On Television," and "Double Dare" (aka the 1980s). I remember it either came on before, or after "The Monkees." I highly enjoyed this, because the chimps were talking! And it was so cool how they got them to interact, and I guess "act" human. It was so funny. And I was like, 4 or 5 or something. So basically anything that came on I got a kick out of.

I have searched high and low for information on this show. It has taken me forever to figure out what the title was. I heard it was on TV Land, but I don't think it is anymore. Everytime I see someone doing a "chimp" thing where they have clothes on, I totally think of this show. I finally have closure on it now. I know I'm not crazy.

If you have a chance...look around for it on TV! The one scene I described is the only thing I can remember. If I enjoyed it when I was 4, then it has to be good, something good for the kids.

Night of the Comet (1984)

Lame...but I watched it anyway.

[2/10 · 22 August 2001]

That's a problem I have with movies that come on television, when there is nothing else to watch. I somehow get sucked into really bad movies.

But this one was fairly watchable. The concept of being the only ones left on Earth after a comet, then finding out zombies are around makes me laugh. And that's why I gave this movie a 2, instead of 1. The story was stupid...but in that way that makes you laugh (too stupid >funny).

I think I only watched it because the guy from Star Trek was the lead. I was surprised to see him as a younger guy...and he was the only funny character anyway.

Platypus Man (1995)

I thought it was pretty funny...

[21 August 2001]

Believe it or not, this was one of the first shows on the then-newly formed UPN network. I watched this show when I was a kid, and I found it to be funny in that goof-ball kind of way, with the kind of jokes that anybody would get. I was really sad when it didn't come back the next season. Richard Jeni was pretty funny in this role. And ever since the show...that's what I call him. The Platypus Man.

And now that I think about it...I can't really think of any other good shows on UPN (besides my beloved "Moesha," which has been canceled). Sure, this show was probably destined to be canceled, but I think it would have had a good 2-3 year run.

The Deep End of the Ocean (1999)

good film ...

[10/10 · 16 July 2001]

... though some of it I felt was a bit rushed. The book went more into detail, but I understand the movie had to be edited down, so some of the crucial things were not included in this movie. The performances were excellent by the whole cast, especially Jonathan Jackson, who is awesome in everything he does.

I recommend that people should read the book first...therefore, you'll understand the film a little more better. But either way you do it (see the movie, then read the book, etc...), you'll get it.