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A review of "Elizabethtown (Widescreen Edition)" (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Mon, 14 May 2007 13:19:39 GMT

Elizabethtown (Widescreen Edition)

by Cameron Crowe

Not a big fan of the movie… it’s an OK chick flick/date movie (maybe).

Why I recommend "Pieces of April"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Tue, 08 May 2007 15:29:14 GMT

Pieces of April

by Peter Hedges (II)

This movie had a “Little Miss Sunshine” feel to it.

It wasn’t great, but it wasn’t a waste of my time either.

And, P.S., oh my god – that was Patricia Clarkson?! They did a really good job of making her look frail and not like herself. I didn’t even recognize it was her, honestly, until the credits at the end of the movie started rolling.

Hmmm... (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:40:15 GMT

Deja Vu

by Tony Scott

I think I need to watch this movie about 2 more times before I “completely” understand it. Watching this movie sorta hurt my brain a little… but, in the end, it was worth it.

Very good movie (but, then again, what Denzel movie isn’t good?!).

I was surprised. This movie was a little on the sci-fi end of the spectrum. I’m usually not a big fan of those.

A story about "Ray (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 03:54:33 GMT

Ray (Widescreen Edition)

by Taylor Hackford

I enjoyed this movie more than I thought I would… It’s kinda funny how Ray is pictured as a druggie, womanizer, and just an overall no-good kinda guy… but at the end of the movie, you still have the feel-good feeling about him.

A review of "Mean Creek"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 07:50:14 GMT

Mean Creek

by Jacob Aaron Estes

I took a gamble renting this movie one night…

A story about a few brothers & friends who seek to gain revenge on a middle school bully. They take the bully on a canoe ride with intentions of stripping him naked and pushing him into the creek. Things go a little awry, and the movie takes an interesting turn of events.

Overall, the movie was decent. But I felt unfulfilled when it was over… I had way too many questions that were left unanswered at the end of the movie. That is my biggest complaint.

Loved it... (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:52:21 GMT

Almost Famous

I really really liked this… and it wasn’t even a movie that initally appealed to me.

Very good... (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:27:49 GMT

The Squid and the Whale (Special Edition)

by Noah Baumbach

This was a very good movie. As one of the previous commenters says, I’m sure there are two groups of people – those who see a little bit of their own families in this movie and those who refuse to believe that such a malfunctioning family relationship exists.

I, personally, grew up in the divorced family that the two kids in this movie grew up in. So it made this movie seem all too familiar.

The dialogue and acting were both great. I really liked the use of music as well.

I will admit, I was really confused by the squid and whale image and reference. It was totally over my head until I did some research to see what that scene was supposed to be all about.

A question I have about "The Princess Bride (Special Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:36:16 GMT

The Princess Bride (Special Edition)

by Rob Reiner

I don’t get the hype about this movie?

Nice (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 03:07:09 GMT

Little Miss Sunshine

by Jonathan Dayton

The best thing about this movie is the characters. I love how you are introduced to each character in the beginning of the movie, and their characters are unraveled throughout the movie. Each character has a climaxing moment.

The plot itself is really weak; but the characters make up for it.

I’d watch it again; but I don’t think I’d ever purchase this movie to add to my collection.

Love this movie... (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 14:52:52 GMT

I am Sam (New Line Platinum Series)

by Jessie Nelson

This is a great movie. There are so many things to like about it, far beyond the plot/storyline.

A good movie... (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 04:21:36 GMT

With Honors

by Alek Keshishian

I don’t have any complaints… I genuinely thought this was a good movie, and it ranks up there with some of my very favorites now.

Basically, Brendan Fraser’s character befriends a bum whom he finds in the library basement one afternoon. In the simplest explanation, this is the purpose of the movie.

Anyhow, I’m not a big Brendan Fraser, but he was good in this movie. Definitely watch it!

From a Sandler fanatic... (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 09:25:27 GMT

Click (Special Edition)

Ok, so I must preface my “review” by claiming that I am an Adam Sandler fanatic. I typically love his movies, even if his humor is so cheesy at times that it makes people wanna vomit.

Click was good… it ranks right up there with the rest of Sandler’s average movies. It’s not nearly as funny as many of his others, and, as far as I’m concerned, not nearly as good as movies such as Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, or 50 First Dates.

I won’t get into the storyline because the previous review of this movie did a decent job.

P.S. The little girl who played Sandler’s daughter was a cutie! Haha. She’s gonna be a knockout when she gets older.

Eh, okay... (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 09:21:29 GMT

Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (Widescreen Edition)

by Jim Sheridan

I’m not sure what made me watch the movie… I typically like the black-urban movies that center on the gangsta-street lifestyle.

This was okay, but there was no sign of stellar acting in sight. I compare this movie a lot to Eminem’s movie, 8 Mile. Both were okay.

Pretty good

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 19:50:28 GMT

Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest

Bottom Line: Johnny Depp was amazing in this flick. I can’t wait to see the 2nd one now.

A basketball ripoff of "Remember the Titans..." (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 19:48:22 GMT

Glory Road (Widescreen Edition)

by James Gartner

This was pretty much your typical “pick-me-up”, feelgood movie about a team overcoming a racial barrier. The movie itself was ok, however, I would much rather watch Remember the Titans. It carries a similar plotline and is much better.

Great movie... (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 17:36:02 GMT

Crash (Widescreen Edition)

by Paul Haggis

This movie is so powerful… It evokes so much emotion. The storyline is great.

Ludacris even pulled off a decent character… Now, you know it’s a good movie when even a rapper does a decent job acting in it.

decent (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 01:32:11 GMT

Collateral (Two-Disc Special Edition)

by Michael Mann

I don’t care for Tom Cruise movies one bit, but this was good. Sorta like riding a roller coaster. There were bits of action and then low dips of more dramatic parts.

I don’t think there was anything special about the movie, but it was decent.

A story about "Forrest Gump (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:48:51 GMT

Forrest Gump (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)

Of course, as everyone else, I saw this movie when it first came out… but then I watched it again yesterday and caught so many things I didn’t get when I first watched it.

It’s actually so much funnier now!

Makes a grown man cry... (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 17:38:31 GMT

A Walk to Remember

I admit it. I’m a man, and I like movies that can get me all teary-eyed. This was definitely one of those movies.

I fell in love with Mandy Moore’s character.

I really liked her insight when she says, “Maybe God has bigger plans for me than I have for myself.”

Some thoughts... (rated 3 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mister Root) — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 03:45:02 GMT

Prozac Nation

by Erik Skjoldbjærg

I’ve never read the book; however, this movie made me want to read it. I am sure the book will be better than the movie.

Anyhow, I was quite disturbed by Ricci’s character; however, I guess that was the point of the movie.

I wanted to see more of the interactions between Ricci and her counselor. I was always intrigued by those sessions.