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Crazy in Alabama (1999)
Just plain funny
OK, I'm not going into any highbrow, "see how smart I am", socio-anthropological analysis. This movie is not about social commentary. This movie is ridiculous and absurd,and oh so funny. Melanie Griffith is delightful as the kooky aunt who seems to be teetering on the edge. Yeah, yeah, she brutally murdered and decapitated her abusive husband. So what? He had it coming. Aside from this little mistake, you just can't help loving her. She is kind and caring, and sweet as sugar. See the movie for what it is, a far-fetched farce, and you will split a gut laughing. If you're looking for social commentary try "Schindler's List".
The Wild Ride (1960)
Awful . . . simply awful
OK, let's start with the lame dialog. Nobody ever talked this way. Yes, many of the words were in vogue at the time. But not to the inane excess portrayed in this movie. Next; the music. Oh my god, what is that? Not only did nobody ever listen to music like that, but in fact there never was music like that. I'm not really sure it can be considered music. Finally, the plot. Will someone please tell me what it was? This movie is a classic example of some Hollywood "suit" thinking he has his finger on the pulse of the younger generation. Good thing Jack Nicholson's acting ability wasn't judged on the basis of this dog, or he would still be waiting tables. I paid $1 for this gem at the local Dollar Store. I was robbed.