One would think by reading the majority of the critical reviews, CHARLIE'S ANGELS is a great movie adaptation of the 1970s television show. Well, don't think that. CHARLIE'S ANGELS is NOT a great adaptation … more
The fifth element is an action film, hosted by the great Bruce Willis. There are visuals in the Fifth Element that even to this day look terrific. Compare the Flying cars to the traffic in the backgrounds … more
Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, time travel and an ingenious story. What more could you want. All of these terrific actors disappear melting into their original characters. When you think … more
BATTLEFIELD EARTH isn't one of the worst movies of all time. Nor is it that good of a movie either. What makes the movie seem worse than it really is, is the film's high production cost and great actors … more
Alien's is one of the most refreshing action film's that I've seen in a long time. It has all of the pieces needed to create a dazzling example of fine form and just plain slick wizadry.Ripley awakens … more
Errol Flynn leads a great cast including Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn and Mildred Natwick in his last true swashbuckler.Flynn plays an English officer going undercover to infiltrate a pirate haven. He … more
Pros: A sweeping epic with marvelous acting and outstanding story.
Cons: Some artistic license was taken with the story. The Bottom Line: If you … more
... KRULL isn't a terrible movie (believe me, there are a lot of worse films out there, even in the sci-fi field... However, nor is it that good of a movie either. The premise of the film is interesting: … more
Many years ago, Hollywood mass produced epic movies that were not only monuments of spectacle, but also contained meaningful messages that gave films moral magnitude as well. There are several reasons … more
Recipe for the greatest swashbuckler movie ever:START WITH: One of the most enduring legends of the western world that has appealed to people for centuries.ADD: The best swashbuckling actor of your time … more
Pros: Way, way, way too many for me to list here Cons: No Tom Bombadil?! The Bottom Line: A fantastic book has been made into an equally fantastic movie. … more
Action-Packed this movie definitely is. Clint Eastwood delivers his own brand of justice in tracking down a serial killer to plagues the city of San Fransisco. The plot certainly has many exciting twists … more
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Byron_Kolln reviewed Mars Attacks!.
January 04, 2002
A wonderful pastiche on the campy and cheesy B-grade sci-fi movies of the 50's and 60's, MARS ATTACKS! features a pin-sharp script and a star-studded cast.Heading the lineup are Jack Nicholson, Glenn … more
Pros: Interesting premise Cons: Bad pacing, no chemisty amongst leads and Cruise is very bad. The Bottom Line: A slow moving and dull mess that is not worth … more
First off, a commendation to those responsible for dvd production. Though slightly repetitive, the two disks have all the fact's needed to be a planet-ite. I have said many times before that when something … more
This movie was a bit of a surprise to me. When I saw it for the first time in the theater I wasn't expecting all that much, but man was I wrong! The movie is based on the idea that every few thousand … more
Irwin Allen's THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE is regarded as being the forerunner of the myriad of disaster movies that reigned supreme at the box-office through the 70's and into the 80's.In this enjoyable and … more
It is very hard to bash this movie. The shots are great (when else do you get the feeling of 100 cannon firing at once.) The script is fine, the cameos are fun (Ted Turner, Ken Burns) And little round … more
I have just had the pleasure of watching "Legend of a drunken Master." Jackie Chan and all envolved literally scorched the fight scenes of the Matrix. I felt myself jumping and jerking in my seat, getting … more
Given the strength of the cast, The Usual Suspects was a surprisingly down-beat and unambitious film. It was certainly watchable, but is a bit pointless - in announcing that the subject of proceedings … more
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