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Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Love it or hate it?
I loved this movie. It is amazing to me how controversial it has become as I read the other reviews, because this film did everything it set out to do, and more. A simple, funny, TRUE look at high school life if you don't happen to be a cheerleader or a quarterback is what it is. It's celebration of the regular, (geeky) person that is inside all of us, whether we like it or not. How refreshing to see a high school movie about these folks, and not about the "IN" crowd and the way they terrorize others! Also, it manages to be very funny without nudity and hardly any violence or swearing. I do find it interesting that some of the people who hated it the most had the most to say about it, and that in some cases their favorite character if they had to choose one is the only "jock" among the main characters, Uncle Rico.It is true that you will have more appreciation for it if you were in high school during the 80's, but there are elements for everyone. In it's own quiet way, it is one of the funniest films I have ever seen or ever will. FYI: car crashes, murder, hate, and bare breasts are NOT critical elements for a good movie.
Cries in the Night (1980)
Very Creepy
As a movie lover, I have seen my share of horror films. This is one of the THREE ever that actually frightened me. (The others being, of course, Hellraiser and Saw) This film is classic because it combines the slasher element with the old fashioned creepy style of stuff like Psycho. Much of its horror appeal lies in the non-gore moments, such as the weird whispering the young girl hears through the heating vents.I actually had a couple of bad dreams after seeing this picture!I wouldn't recommend watching it alone at all...this one calls for a buddy who doesn't mind arm grabbing.If you like truly scary movies, this one is a must-see.