billrabara Reviews

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

Classic

[10/10 · 18 July 2022]

Classic John Hughes. Tapping into the teenage mindset. It's consistently funny throughout with hardly a quiet moment. What kid hasn't faked sick? What kid hasn't fantasized the perfect fake sick day?

Ridiculousness (2011– )

Dreadful

[1/10 · 14 October 2021]

Worst show to ever exist. An embarrassment to the human race. The host acts like an idiotic ten year old. You will lose IQ points every minute you drudge through the idiocy of the show.

Columbo (1971–2003)

Stands the test of time

[10/10 · 6 July 2021]

The brilliant detective Columbo played brilliantly by Peter Faulk still intrigues, entertains today.

Breaking Bad (2008–2013)

GOAT

[10/10 · 31 March 2021]

The greatest show ever made. Perfect acting, writing, directing cinematography - even the music is perfect. Watching this show is exhilarating. No matter your personal tastes you will not be disappointed.

A Few Good Men (1992)

Top Notch

[9/10 · 10 March 2021]

Compelling thriller with outstanding acting from all. This movie explores the idea of following orders in the military. Should orders be followed blindly without regard the the nature of the orders? Is a soldier culpable for following an unethical order? Great entertainment.

Sixteen Candles (1984)

Brilliant

[10/10 · 27 February 2021]

Brilliant film about the difficulties of adolescence. John Hughes nailed it.

Forrest Gump (1994)

Unforgettable

[10/10 · 19 February 2021]

Watch thus movie. You will never see another movie quite like this.

Absolute Proof (2021)

Hilarious and Sad

[1/10 · 8 February 2021]

Delusion is tricky. If you an accept an argument based upon suspicion alone and then hold onto that belief and protect it as a mother would her children then you are well on your way to be delusional. The next step is fall waist deep into the logical fallacy of confirmation bias, Like quicksand you cannot escape but unlike quicksand you will not desire to escape. You revel in it. This 'documentary' is a textbook example of how delusion can take an otherwise healthy individual into a sickened mental state. The arguments are comically absurd to even my ten year old child.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

Brilliant Filmmaking

[10/10 · 30 November 2020]

The acting, writing, directing, and most importantly editing all came together perfectly. Heartwarming and hilarious describe the viewer experience better than typical plot details and recap.

Hubie Halloween (2020)

Low Brow

[2/10 · 9 October 2020]

You haven't seen low brow comedy until you've seen this. Even by Sandler standards this is trash. Waste of time and an embarrassment to humankind.

The Omen (1976)

Horrifying

[9/10 · 23 September 2020]

Horrifying and can have lifelong residual effects in the psyche. Even to the non-religious the film terrifies with a compelling, impeccably acted film about evil.

The Shining (1980)

Brilliant

[10/10 · 21 September 2020]

A groundbreaking masterpiece in the genre of horror. The story, acting, directing, music are all near perfect.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Stands the test of time

[10/10 · 20 September 2020]

Great film for anyone anytime. One of the few adventure films that is entertaining regardless of your individual tastes.

Happy Days (1974–1984)

Great show

[9/10 · 11 September 2020]

Classic. The whole is greater than the parts. The show had awful episodes toward the end but that does not diminish its excellence.

Tommy Boy (1995)

Embarrassing

[1/10 · 29 July 2020]

Pathetically inept script, weak acting, and sophomoric humor. The movie was released during Farley's heyday at SNL and it's success only attributable to the fervor of his fans. If you are not a Farley fan then after watching this movie you will at best remain not a fan.

Dirty Work (1998)

Sophomoric

[1/10 · 17 February 2020]

Nonsense, obligatory plot aside this movie is a string of low brow jokes that rarely work. Norm Macdonald is a good comic but his humor does not transfer very well to film. The jokes are sophomoric and embarrassingly unfunny. I'm amazed anyone with an IQ higher than that of a typical 10yr old's could rate this movie higher than one star.

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018)

Satisying

[9/10 · 4 October 2019]

Well crafted, satisfying drama about struggle, survival, and overcoming tragedy. Phoenix is remarkable as a newly disable alcoholic orphan. Actually all the acting is superb, including that of an unrecognizable Jonah Hill. The movie is less about plot and more themes. What is it like to be an orphan, alcoholic, disabled?