TheUltimatePixy Reviews

Moulin Rouge! (2001)

Enjoyable if you think 'out of the box'

[21 March 2002]

It took me a few showings, but I admit, it was pretty good. The first time I saw it, I was rolling my eyes and gagging during the fist minutes. But if you stick with it, you might be surprised.

Many people here complain about the plot. Yes. It's overused and a bit weak. However, just about *ALL* the movies that Hollywood churns out are no exception either. A lot of the other musical movies out there weren't necessarily new and fresh either. While, without a doubt,it's not a musical masterpiece, it certainly is entertaining. This film simply takes the contrived love story, and puts a colorful, dizzying twist. While I still dislike some parts, the good parts were just worth sticking with Moulin Rouge! for the whole 2 and half hours.

The bad points: *Smells Like Teen Spirit-- I loved that song.. and.. oh, it's just un-nerving to hear it done by anyone else then Nirvana.

*Some of the weak plot points--oy.. I explained above

*Nicole Kidman-- yes, she can sing better then I expected and can act.. but her portrayel of the overly used minxy, sobbing, terminally ill woman stuck in a serious emotional rut made me hate the stereotypical character even more.

Good points: * The rest of the cast-- I think everyone else did the best with what they had. Jim Broadbent, John Leguizamo, Richard Roxburgh, Ewan McGregor (especially-- I was pleasently surpised)--ah, I think it was pretty top notch!

*The Humor-- it was so off the wall and zany at times that I couldn't resist giving my kudos for that.

*The Scenery-- wow... with that and the cinematography, I was dizzied and dazzled... like a major sugar high. I thought it was insanely cool, and was perfect!

*Most of the songs-- It's quite funny, but two guys singing like a virgin, whilst waiters frolicked around did get me quite giddy. It was a bit of a parody on all those numbers in other musicals (think "I'm Gonna Like It Here" from Annie). Ewan's not the greatest singer, but I didn't expect him to be as good as he was. And I loved the use of Roxanne by the Police... who knew it'd seem so right for the movie!

So..

In short, if you can forgive it's flaws and try not to be some rigid little weiner who thinks he's smart if he analyzes and trashes a movie merely meant to entertain, then you may very well enjoy it for it's artistry and orginality (at least when compared to garbage that most studios push out). I certainly did! It's a shame that it is not as appreciated here in the states that it is in other places.

Typical American Audiences to can something that's just different.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

Hrmmm.. Well..

[9/10 · 11 December 2001]

Being a major fan of the series, I thought the movie was extremely dissapointing. The following I liked:

1. Robbie Coltrane (oh, he stole the show as hagrid! he was exactly how I imagined him) 2. The scenery (gorgeous and most of it matched what I imagined) 3. Music (I love John Williams) 4. Rupert Grint. Out of the three child stars, he did the best job. 5. The Quidditch scene (well, even though the CGIS stuck out like a sore thumb, it was still interesting) 6. Alan Rickman 7. The Ollivander's scene (Well, I love how they did Diagon Alley)

But there rest of it was... well... flat. I can't honestly expect someone like Chris Columbus (Why him, of all directors?!) to take such a lovely book, and expect a good movie. It was trouble from the start. They didn't really capture what I love about the book, but instead gave a series of special effects that weren't really breathtaking or ground breaking. And it's sickening to think of all the merchendising that comes along with this franchise. It's not needed to sell the books. Heck, me and all my other HP friends don't even care for most of the junk they've put on the shelves. The books alone are enough to sell without a bad movie and merchandise. *hugs her books*they're special enough, and I cry over the fact that the movie is so degrading to the book. Please, don't judge by the movie. Read the books. Your imagination is much better then a movie screen.

5/10

Gunslinger (1956)

Only View The MST3K Version

[24 August 2001]

Talk about a boring, cliche old western movie! I saw this movie on TV and thought it was just another stupid 50s western movie. Then I saw it on the great grand pobah of humor, Mystery Science Theatre 3000, and I laughed my bum off. MST3K pointed out everything that was wrong with that movie, like that bloody door that opened up incorrectly. For goodness sake, if you plan on viewing this movie, get the MST3K (All bow to it!! MST3K Rocks!) version!

The Day the Earth Froze (1959)

Funny... even if it wasn't meant to be.

[4 August 2001]

I know the movie is extremely cheesy, but come on! You got to love it for that! It's extremely enjoyable to watch if you was the MSTed version of it. That's how I was introduced to it, and I saw the non-MSTed version of it and had an enjoyable time making fun of it and quoting the MST3K episode. Classic gold if you love to make fun of movies

The Critic (1994–2001)

Huge fan!

[30 July 2001]

I love the Critic, and was extremely saddened to know that this gem had been passed around by three different networks, and canceled. It was smart and hilarious, and the voices and animation... Oh I always died laughing from the show. Jon Lovitz also played Jay Sherman extremely well, and the whole cast was extremely talented. I was watching a rerun on Comedy Central last night, and it was the episode where Jay is hired to write "Ghosthunters 3". One of my favorite scenes is in that episode, where Jay quips "Here a man is judged by the car he has" or something like that, and in the car next to them, the Elephant Man is driving with a bunch of pretty women and he slurs out "hey, check out the geek into the car next to us". I fell over laughing and didn't sleep for the rest of the night. And who can forget the movie parodies? Someone here mentioned "Speed Reading", and I must admit, I loved that. And "Rabbi Cop"! "Home Alone Five"! And I loved how it took things from life and tweaked them. Like the scene where Doris and Jay attned the musical "Hunch". It spoofed musicals well, and had me rolling.

So, to make a long story short, I am a HUGE fan of The Critic, and I urge people to watch it in reruns or to go to shockwave.com and watch new episodes. Seeing as how the new Simpsons episodes are, this is the best thing to watch to get real humor.

"Achem!"

The Sandlot (1993)

"forever... Forever!!"

[28 July 2001]

I'm in high school, and if I ever say that... immediate response. Oh, and I love this movie =)The Sandlot rules!

My only dislike-- If I wanted to see huge, giant dog genetalia, testicals (like the ones we see when the beast leaps over the fence), I can go next door and stare at my neighbor's jack russell terrier (I swear... that dog is after my poor, innocent puppy pug!)

Anyway, this movie is great! It's all about baseball. Not some dumb, cliche "we've gotta win for glory" plotline. Just baseball, friends, and growing up.... and dog...genetalia...uh hurm!

Rocko's Modern Life (1993–1996)

Grew Up On It!

[28 July 2001]

I love this show to bitty bits, and it's a shame Nick pulled it, and that we have mind numbing crap like The Rugrats and The Wild Thornberries. I grew up on this show, along with Ren And Stimpy, and the Simpsons. My dad (god rest his soul)loved it, and him and his little girl (me...did I mention i was only a wee squirt?) would enjoy Rocko, Heffer, Spunky, and all their fun little adventures.

I love the show because I understood the humor. Past all the burp (remember when Heffer burped as his talent...classic) and fart jokes, there was a twisted brilliance.... the adult satire... oh, just reminiscing makes me wish the show was back on air.

Rugrats (1991–2003)

Curse that blasted first Rugrats Movie

[28 July 2001]

It was the ultimate downfall of the show. I remember the episodes way before that disaster, and shed a tear thinking of how something I used to loveso much turned into a pile of burning, used diapers. It was great then. KIds and adults could relate to the gang. Remember toliet training and sippy cups and the dreaded booster shots? And the adults could relate to the older characters on the show.

But now... with Dil and Kimi (save me lord, save me!)I can't help but wish someone would put the veiwers out of their misery and end it. The plots now are incredibly stupid and stray from the original idea of the show. The show was about reminiscing on what it was like to experience life as a baby! Angelica was actually mean and bratty! The jokes were actually funny! Now, it's basically saccarine overdoses of stupid baby vocabulary (i.e, Bestest, Diapy... there is only so many times one can stand those words) and fluffy plots like "Lets help Kimmi and pretend we're all friggin Cowboys". Hurl, hurl, hurl....

Please...let it be over sometime soon.

And after the original "grandpa" died, why did they replace him with a guy who sounds like a duck with mashed potatoes jammed down it's throat?

The Kids in the Hall (1988–2021)

LoVe It!!!

[11 July 2001]

I'm only 14, and sadly, I never got to see KITH when it originally ran. But thanks to Comedy Central, I get to watch the best sketch show ever! Sure, when I told my mother I watched it, she gave me a weird stare and told me about the homosexual themes and twisted humor and how I shouldn't be watching it. But of course, I ignored her >=) It's the most brilliant sketch show I've ever seen, in my opinion, surpassing SNL completely. Canada gave us a real gem. Oh, and, Le Poope rules, heh heh

Wishbone (1995–1998)

Thank You Wishbone

[23 June 2001]

I became hooked on this show in thrid grade instantly, after I saw a poster of the dog in my library. The first reason I watched it was because it's star is a dog, and I was and still am obsessed with dogs.

I watched it every afternoon while I did my homework, and I knew more and more literature classics. I would know the plot of a book by heart, even some books that even my parents hadn't read!!

Instead of plodding around with Barbies and hairbows like most girls my age were, I spent my time I at the library, thirsty to read the full versions of the books acted out on the show. Today, I have a high adult reading level, and an even bigger curiosity for more books.

Wishbone taught me a lot! It whetted my interest in reading. Before I watched the show, the most advanced book I had was a dumbed down version of the Prince And The Pauper. But imagine me, as a fourth grader, reading Pride And Predjudice and understanding it completely. Or reading Faust, and crying cause I understanded. And the greatest thing about Wishbone was it didn't hold back. Disney movies often take a story, and soften it up for the younger audience. Wishbone, however, did the book to the fullest and most accurate extent it could in it's 30 min time slot. A good example is a Tale Of Two Cities. A guy volunteers to give his life so the woman he adores can spend her life with the convicted person she loves! I cried when I saw this, but that's not a bad thing. It made me go out and read the book. Disney, as I would imagine, would have probably made everything end in a nice package, with the angry french revolution mob forgiving everybody, and then it would end in a big musical spectacular. Oh, oh! And they would add a talking poodle for comic relief. See my point?

I'll cease to end this rant. And I also wanna sincerely thank the show for getting me to read The Phantom Of The Opera! My well worn copy of the book is my favorite tome!

And to top it off, the show does a behind the scenes clip at the end of eacxh episode, encouraging kids to gain interest in theatre, special FX, directing, etc. And it encouraged children to go read and find a new world of excitment, instead of playing some crappy ass video game!

I love you Wishbone!

The Mummy (1999)

Better Then The Sequel!

[22 June 2001]

Being a huge fan of the first movie, I recently checked out the sequel, and though I enjoyed it thoroughly and loved it, the first one still is the best, contrary to most other viewers. When the first one came out in 1999, I must admit that I did not want to see it. It looked like an Indiana Jones rip, just another action flick, and on top of that, it was also partly horror. And if you know me, you know I'm a big baby who jumps at the site of a cricket.^_^

How I finally came to see it was when my brother bought it. I was just lying around on the couch, and my brother popped the movie in the VCR. I almost left the room, but my sister convinced me to just stay and watch. Immediatly, I was hooked. The opening scene dazzled me, and I stayed around to watch it. Thankfully, it was funny, which was the main reason I stayed till the end. After watching it a few more times, I grew to love it, because it's mix of comedy/horror/action worked splendidly.

While the SFX in the Mummy 2 are a bit more dazzling, and the action sequences are in more bigger doses, it still can't compete with the charm and humor of it's predecessor. Recommended for rainy Saturday Nights or for the younger teenage crowd (which I would fit into), sleepovers. Or for anytime you need an entertaining movie, period! *** out of 4

Shrek (2001)

Saw it yesterday...

[10 June 2001]

... loved it. Heh heh, I just love the gingerbread man scene... hee heee. And thet part where Princess Fiona sings with the bird... heh. there some very clever jokes mixed in, which will keep the adult crowd as entertained as the 10 and under sect. I had to take my little sister to see it, and I came out entertained. Definately worth the money (but hey, my bro works at the movies, so I get free tickets =P).

The Emperor's New Groove (2000)

So angry that it's underrated

[10 June 2001]

I must admit, that when I saw previews for this, it looked liek a dreck. Then I finally rented the movie out of curiosity, I was so empressed and had laughed myself silly. This was so superb, and the voice talent was awesome. All the characters had great lines, and I loved it when ever Krunk would 'consult' his conscience. The voice talents were great, and Eartha Kitt suprised me with her awesome job. Sadly, this movie is underratted. Peace, gotta fly. love this movie

SpongeBob SquarePants (1999– )

Love it.

[3 June 2001]

It's my second favorite cartoon, next to Hey Arnold. I don't have much to say, 'cept that it's hilarious in every angle, from the dialouge, the plots, the voicing, and the drawing. My dad enjoyed it, for crying out loud, and he's not even in to most Nicktoons.

South Park (1997– )

Still Tuning In..

[3 June 2001]

While the show's best year hands down was it's first one, and while South Park lost a big chunk of it's veiwers, I still tune in. Nope, I'm not the fart-an-ass joke fetishist, but most of the time people just can't see the ingenious undertones among the stupidity.'

While it's jokes are getting staler as we speak, the writers still try to get a point through, with out being modest the least bit.

The best moment of the year, I think, was the ridicule of the KKK. It was so silly and dumb (they have a game called "Who's wearing the silliest thing under their robe" and a cake raffle at the klan meetings!), yet it seemed so right because the KKK sucks and deserves it.

South Park's jokes may grow repetitive. They may have promoted the heck out of it. But if you can't take it, then don't watch, get over it, and, to quote Cartmen, "Quit your bitching".

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)

The Best Of The Best

[3 June 2001]

On the the guidlines here at IMDb, the maximum of words allowed in a comment is 1,000. I don't think that's enough for me to describe my love for Buffy The Vampire Slayer. So I'll stop the intro and get to the point.

I don't know where to start. Back at the beginning, I suppose. The 1992 movie, which flopped, recieved a lot of criticism. And to think that the best show on TV started from this... stinker.

In it's simplest form, it's Blonde valley girl moves to a small SoCal town, and wants a normal life. Blonde valley girl turns out to slay vampires. Blonde valley girl has the help of her friends and mentor to fight the forces of evil. No wonder it can seem a bit misleading to non viewers.

But it's so much more then that. The sarcastic and cynic humor, the dark violence, the passionate lovelines, the brutal evilness, and yet, the realistic writing of how it still feels to be a teenager. Sure, the characters may have seemed a bit general in the beginning. the beauty blonde girl (Buffy), The computer dorky, shy girl (Willow), the unpopular, horny teenage boy(Xander), the queen bitch that ruled the school (Cordelia) and the middle aged, bumbling british man(Giles). What makes them different was the heart and personality that was given to them. The characters actually grew, and they changed. They were never the same as they were in the beginning. There is wit, humor, and a mind behind all of it. And there still is, even though some of the characters have come and gone. Without it, it would be what my dad would describe as Dawson's Creek With Vampires.

Bah! To even put the two shows in the same sentence is of the highest buffy blasphemy. This should never be described as a teenshow like DC. Dawson's Creek will never, ever reach the level of brilliance, wit, humor, romance, sadness, and great writing Buffy has shown.

Capeside, eat your heart out!

Hey Arnold! (1996–2004)

The best cartoon

[3 June 2001]

Hey Arnold is probably the saving grace of Nickelodeon, what, with all the junk on it now. I've loved the show since day one. The cartoon is creatively written, wonderfully voice, ingeniously funny, and above all, smart. Today we are shoved with heaps of rubbish kid cartoons, but Hey Arnold could never be catagorized as that. Even though I've basically out grown Nickelodeon, I still always watch the show and love it.

And Curly Rules! It's always us quiet ones with glasses that go pyscho, heh heh.

Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000)

LOved it and miss it dearly

[3 June 2001]

Though it was mostly for the 7-12 audience, I loved it so much. It wasn't ever really scary, but it was interesting as hell. When they tried to renew the series in 1998, it was nowhere nearly as good. When I was a llittle wee one, it sent me to bed on Saturday nights with the light on. Well, now, come on! Who wasn't scared of a big murderous clown, or a ghost girl who lived inside a mirror, or a vampire coming out of the movie screen when they were 7? I miss it, and love it dearly!