THE WAITRESS IS ABOUT A VERY BEAUTIFUL GIRL, WHO IS A PRISONER OF HER HUSBAND'S INSANE NEED TO CONTROL HER LIFE.
THIS IS A COMEDY, A ROMANCE AND A COMING OF AGE FILM,
ALL ROLLED INTO A WONDERFUL PACKET.
IF YOU CAN WATCH THIS FILM AND NOT WANT TO KILL THE HUSBAND, YOU ARE IN LINE FOR SAINTHOOD. I WANTED TO MURDER THE GUY AND CELEBRATE WITH A NICE STEAK AND A GOOD BOTTLE OF WINE. KERI RUSSELL OF FELICITY TELEVISION FAME IS THE WAITRESS AND JEREMY SISTO IS THE HUSBAND AND MAYBERRY'S FAVORITE SON, ANDY GRIFFITH HAS A VERY FINE ROLE IN THIS FILM.
Mar 24, 2010
MOTORCYCLE DIARIES
THE FIRST STORY IS ABOUT TWO FRIENDS DRIVING ACROSS SOUTH AMERICA TO CELEBRATE THEIR MANHOOD AND INDEPENDENCE.
IT IS IN SUB-TITLES AND IT IS A WONDERFUL AND TRUE STORY. THE GREATNESS OF THE FILM IS THAT IT AVOIDS DRAMA AND TELLS THE STORY IN A VERY REALISTIC MANNER. THE DRAMA IS IN THE MATERIAL, WITHOUT ANY NEED TO ALERT US THAT THIS IS IMPORTANT OR THAT IS IMPORTANT --- THIS MOVIE DEMANDS YOUR ATTENTION, DON'T WATCH IT IF YOU CAN'T CONCENTRATE ON WHAT YOU ARE WITNESSING.
IT IS IN SUB-TITLES AND IT IS A WONDERFUL AND TRUE STORY. THE GREATNESS OF THE FILM IS THAT IT AVOIDS DRAMA AND TELLS THE STORY IN A VERY REALISTIC MANNER. THE DRAMA IS IN THE MATERIAL, WITHOUT ANY NEED TO ALERT US THAT THIS IS IMPORTANT OR THAT IS IMPORTANT --- THIS MOVIE DEMANDS YOUR ATTENTION, DON'T WATCH IT IF YOU CAN'T CONCENTRATE ON WHAT YOU ARE WITNESSING.
OCEAN'S 13
The job of the cast of an "Ocean" picture is to be cute. I don't mean
this in a negative way -- this franchise is built on the audience liking the
characters on Mister Ocean's team. The specific plot is not the issue - Ocean's
team will always be trying to right an injustice - that is why the audience is
on their side. The cute factor and the crusading factor are at the center of
all these pictures. This current edition is representative of the template.
THE FIRST OF THE GEORGE CLOONEY SERIES WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER IF THEY DID NOT TRY SO HARD TO CREATE A ROLE FOR JULIA ROBERT'S -- AN ACTRESS I LIKED, UNTIL SHE WON THE ACADEMY AWARD AND ACTED LIKE A SPOILED CHILD IN ACCEPTING THE HONOR. I FELL OUT WITH HER THAT NIGHT -- THOUGH I DOUBT SHE IS LOSING A GREAT DEAL OF SLEEP OVER OUR BREAK-UP.
THE SECOND PICTURE HAD CATHERINE ZETA JONES AND THAT IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR ANY FILM.
THIS ONE HAS ELLEN BARKIN AND DOES NOT GO OUT OF THE WAY TO FEATURE HER AND THAT IS A GOOD DECISION - THIS SERIES IS ABOUT THE GOOD OLD BOYS AND HOW WE WOULD LIKE TO HANG OUT WITH THEM - THEY KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME.
I was glad to see a loose end tied up in the very last scene - I thought they had neglected giving a character his just due AND SINCE THIS SERIES IS ABOUT DETAILED PLANNING, THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A HUGE ERROR.
I THINK THE OCEAN SERIES WILL HAVE TO MAKE BIG CHANGES IF IT IS TO CONTINUE -- THEY CAN'T KEEP ROBBING LAS VEGAS WHILE DRIVING AROUND THE CASINO FLOOR IN THEIR LITTLE RASCAL CARTS.
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I WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND TWO MOVIES TO CATCH ON DVD, IF NOT IN A THEATRE.
this in a negative way -- this franchise is built on the audience liking the
characters on Mister Ocean's team. The specific plot is not the issue - Ocean's
team will always be trying to right an injustice - that is why the audience is
on their side. The cute factor and the crusading factor are at the center of
all these pictures. This current edition is representative of the template.
THE FIRST OF THE GEORGE CLOONEY SERIES WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER IF THEY DID NOT TRY SO HARD TO CREATE A ROLE FOR JULIA ROBERT'S -- AN ACTRESS I LIKED, UNTIL SHE WON THE ACADEMY AWARD AND ACTED LIKE A SPOILED CHILD IN ACCEPTING THE HONOR. I FELL OUT WITH HER THAT NIGHT -- THOUGH I DOUBT SHE IS LOSING A GREAT DEAL OF SLEEP OVER OUR BREAK-UP.
THE SECOND PICTURE HAD CATHERINE ZETA JONES AND THAT IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR ANY FILM.
THIS ONE HAS ELLEN BARKIN AND DOES NOT GO OUT OF THE WAY TO FEATURE HER AND THAT IS A GOOD DECISION - THIS SERIES IS ABOUT THE GOOD OLD BOYS AND HOW WE WOULD LIKE TO HANG OUT WITH THEM - THEY KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME.
I was glad to see a loose end tied up in the very last scene - I thought they had neglected giving a character his just due AND SINCE THIS SERIES IS ABOUT DETAILED PLANNING, THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A HUGE ERROR.
I THINK THE OCEAN SERIES WILL HAVE TO MAKE BIG CHANGES IF IT IS TO CONTINUE -- THEY CAN'T KEEP ROBBING LAS VEGAS WHILE DRIVING AROUND THE CASINO FLOOR IN THEIR LITTLE RASCAL CARTS.
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I WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND TWO MOVIES TO CATCH ON DVD, IF NOT IN A THEATRE.
TRANSFORMERS
I was not eager to see this movie or the star, Shia LaBeouf. After the first hour, I was pleased with the movie and the star's performance. Thirty minutes later I rated this film three stars. Then the proverb about, " too much of a good thing," came into play. The movie seemed to run out of things to say and the fighting became redundant and over the top. The last 30 minutes didn't do anything to improve the film and was proof that, once started, it is difficult to end such a huge production. I am a senior citizen evaluating a movie for young people, but even my two grandkids, ANGELA and FRANKIE felt it ran too long.
It was good, but shorter would have been better.
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COMMENTS FOR ETHEL TYUS -->>
Film technology for visual & sound effects is the star of Transformers.
The attempt at a plot is a courtesy for the parents & grandparents in the audience.
It was good, but shorter would have been better.
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COMMENTS FOR ETHEL TYUS -->>
Film technology for visual & sound effects is the star of Transformers.
The attempt at a plot is a courtesy for the parents & grandparents in the audience.
LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD
In order to accept Barry Bonds as the homerun champion of baseball, you have to ignore the laws of physics and believe that people get older and stronger.
In order to enjoy Die Hard 4, you have to accept the concept that vehicles run well with bullet holes in the engire - that shots fired by bad guys have a natural tendency to miss their targets - that explosions are noisy, but harmless.
I reject Barry Bonds, but I am willing to concede Bruce Willis, each and every supernatural power he requires to complete his mission. This is a fine action picture, with humor and wisecracks adding to the enjoyment and taking some of the sting out of the senseless violence. Please, don't be a person who is upset by movie violence, yet, goes to see a film that is only about violence - that is just plain dumb.
In order to enjoy Die Hard 4, you have to accept the concept that vehicles run well with bullet holes in the engire - that shots fired by bad guys have a natural tendency to miss their targets - that explosions are noisy, but harmless.
I reject Barry Bonds, but I am willing to concede Bruce Willis, each and every supernatural power he requires to complete his mission. This is a fine action picture, with humor and wisecracks adding to the enjoyment and taking some of the sting out of the senseless violence. Please, don't be a person who is upset by movie violence, yet, goes to see a film that is only about violence - that is just plain dumb.
NANCY DREW
Show" is the key word.
Parents can feel secure about sending their children to see this updated version of the great teenage detective's latest adventure. There is not a word of profane language or a hint of lewd conduct. There is more violence on the popcorn line, than in this show. This was a well written and interesting show. The cameo appearance of Bruce Willis added some much needed Hollywood glamour to the show. My only problem was this -- I feel as if I saw an after-school special on television and not a theatrical film. It was a good show, but it was not a film - it was a television show without commercials. Still, I enjoyed it.
Parents can feel secure about sending their children to see this updated version of the great teenage detective's latest adventure. There is not a word of profane language or a hint of lewd conduct. There is more violence on the popcorn line, than in this show. This was a well written and interesting show. The cameo appearance of Bruce Willis added some much needed Hollywood glamour to the show. My only problem was this -- I feel as if I saw an after-school special on television and not a theatrical film. It was a good show, but it was not a film - it was a television show without commercials. Still, I enjoyed it.
A MIGHTY HEART
A Mighty Heart, has all the bells and whistles - a very worthwhile, contemporary, factual story to tell. There are elements of: despair, depression, love, hope, death, mystery, birth, suspense, conspiracy, religious conflict, justice, injustice, torture, political intrigue, loyalty, perseverance, fine acting, great cinematography. This should be a wonderful tear-jerker of a movie, it was not. I have been more emotionally moved by a cell phone commercial on television. I was a neutral observer, of a movie designed to stir your emotions. This was a check list of fine scenes, that never became a good movie.
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