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I saw Knight Moves at the age of 16 at the theater when it was released (with minor success) in the european market. And I remembered it as being a suspenseful thriller. More than 30 years later I rewatched it, and it was bad, really bad.

The plot is simple at most and the opening scene gives away the solution, which makes the "mystery" behind the murderers irrelevant. The dialogues are so poorly written, the acting extremely amateurish for the most parts and some scenes are so unbelievably crappy, that watching them gets painful. An example is the scene between the mayor and the detective and the killers childish behavior at the finale. Everything is a 100% foreseeable, which makes the revelation and the finding of the hints laughable.

Daniel Baldwin's role (yes, there is a third one) is so annoying, that his scenes are especially hard to watch. What really bothers me the most, is the fact, that an unimportant side character, with less than 90 seconds of screen time before the finale, is finally introduced as the mastermind behind all of this. A phenomenon which is shared with Denzel Washingtons/Angelina Jolies Bone Collector, with the difference of much better acting by the protagonists in the latter movie.

Hard to believe, that my perception of Knight Moves has changed so much over the last 3 decades, but maybe that sums it up. It's a movie, that a 16 year old teenager might like, but it's almost unwatchable for every grown up, that needs a basic plot and at least mediocre dialogues and acting skills.

Watch it for the 90s nostalgia, but skip it for the need of watching an exciting thriller.

Rob & Fab were the Superstars of 1989 and although I wasn't a fan back than, the hype was felt by everyone. And suddenly it was all over... Simon Verhoeven made a great biopic about the rise and fall of those two guys, that works on different levels. The wall breaking was a nice touch, but what really worked, was the acting of the two leads, who fit perfectly. Combined with Matthias Schweighöfer as Farian the casting was top notch. Of course the script tried to shift the blame from the protagonists and yes, you will feel sorry for them, but what stays, is the fantastic product of Milli Vanilli, that wouldn't have worked without Rob &Fab. The movie tries to give them the credit they deserve. All in all, "Girl you know it's true" is really worth a watch, especially for everyone who was around when it all happened.

I might be blinded by nostalgia, but Fletch is such a fun 80s movie, with so many great jokes, so much charm and a well crafted cast. Chevy Chase was perfect for playing Irving Fletcher and he worked not just in the slapstick scenes, but was also believable as a journalist. The plot is exciting with some twist and some of the funny lines are among the the best of 80s (action)comedies. And last but not least, Harold Faltermayers Fletch-Theme is amazing and a great follow up to Axel F. Taking my personal nostalgia into account (which probably increased the rating by 2-3 stars) Fletch is a fun and entertaining 80s movie, that doesn't fail.

I just rewatched Jerry Maguire and it made me realize how well this picture has been made. No matter what you think about Tom Cruise - an actor that I really really call great - but his performance here is fantastic and man did he deserve an Academy Award for this. There are so many scenes were he excelled as an actor and I think that the only reason why he didn't get one, was 2-3 scenes, where his performance dropped by an inch (e.g. After being fired and his drunk-scene). But all in all, he was amazing. Rene Zellweger did a great job, of being more than likeable and Cuba Gooding was so over the top, that all of his scenes are fun to watch. The score is top notch and Cameron Crowe did a great job of putting the pieces of the story together. To sum it up, Jerry Maguire is a MUST-WATCH, cause we have a somewhat original and unique story, great performances, a great soundtrack and lines, that have found its way into pop culture. Show me...more of this!

Hard to explain it, but there is something about this movie, that has touched me. I think the actors did a great job, the score is good and the camera work was really fine. The city of Copenhagen, actually a city that I really like myself and maybe the only reason why I watched the movie, gives the plot a pleasant backdrop. The motives and actions of the characters are understandable, which makes the movie so easy to comprehend. I think it's is a good example, that it is not just about nonstop action, but the calm moments can keep your eyes glued to the screen. I am glad, that I watched the film. It is good for european cinema, that films like this are being made. Thanks!

Extraction was really enjoyable, but also a little forgettable. The setting was great (don't care if the accents were West Indian) and C. Hemsworth was quite likeable. The production value can be seen, which makes Extraction a higher than average action movie. Although the premise might not be as original as some other films, it is enough to keep you hooked for 90 minutes. What else do you expect from an action movie? What really sums it up, is the fact, that I am about to watch the second part. Something that not every sequel manages for me. All in all, it's a fun movie, some great action scenes, the setting is exciting and it's worth watching the sequel.

What an amazing journey into the making of a musical masterpiece. The song is just a part of music history, the production a captivating story of some of the greatest musicians in the world coming together for one night. The documentary takes us inside the studio to observe these geniuses of music creating something special. It was as if we as the audience were a part of the process. I am happy, that I am old enough to remember the song hitting the charts and I am glad, that this documentary takes me back to the time of great music, great artists and hope for a better future. The 80s were filled with positivity, something which is missing today. Maybe by hearing the song and watching the documentary about it, we can recapture this feeling.

The Faculty is a 90s crossover between Horror, Science Fiction and Teen-Movie and is filed with a great cast, good suspense and a cool soundtrack. Of course it's not the most original storyline, but as it is referencing those exact stories, it should be seen as part of the basic plot. One scene in particular is a plain copy of Carpenters The Thing, but as it is a fun scene to watch, I guess it's fine.

All in all, the movie is great fun, with decent Special Effects, good acting, a good score and Robert Rodriguez directing and editing is always on the spot.

Hard to believe it's already more the 25 years old.

The Spanish Prisoner is one of those rare movies where you don't expect anything and are treated with pure gold.

It's a little movie that works on all levels. The acting is really good, the atmosphere and the Carter Burwell score is fantastic and the twist and turns make the movie one of the most underrated movie experiences of all time. A film noir, that Hitchcock himself would have loved. It seems Hitchcock has profoundly inspired Mament on this one.

I saw it in the theaters, when it was released and rewatched it recently. It was as good as I remembered. Don't understand, why it is that unrecognized.

Watch it, if you have the chance!

First of all Rachel Portman's score is fantastic and one of the best soundtracks ever made! Her work on The cider house rules was great, but this one is a notch better. The score underlines the calm story of selffinding, hope and golf as a metaphor.

Like cuddling in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate and a book in Winter, Bagger Vance asks the audience to calm down and let yourself sink into the story. After a time the basic idea of Bagger and Junah are revealed and you can follow Junah finding his swing.

There are movies that try to hard to be philosophical, but Robert Redford made a small masterpiece, where the pictures and the score drags you into your own philosophical interpretation of life.

Maybe, giving the right mood, more should try it.

When I heard of this new adaptation I was less than enthusiastic about it, especially about the guy from Twilight playing Bruce Wayne. I finally decided to watch it and I was really surprised. THE BATMAN was really good. A dense story, a down-to-earth realistic version, an exiting Riddler and yes, Robert Pattinson was quite good. I didn't fully like his portrayal of Bruce Wayne, but as Batman he really hit the spot.

The movie is almost 3 hours long, but after getting into the style I really enjoyed it and the end was fun to watch.

Overall, don't underestimate the movie - you might be as surprised as I was.

After all those Marvel copies of copies, where you get the more-of-the-same feeling, THE BATMAN was quite inspiring.

As so many before, I just made an account to shout out into the world how unbelievably bad this movie is. I could cry, that I lost 2 hours of my life for this disgrace of movie-making and script-writing.

It was bad, really bad, really really bad.

Why the hell didn't I check the reviews before starting to watch? To all of you out there, who are lucky enough to not have seen this movie: Save yourselves - unfortunately it's tooooo late for me,