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Unfortunately, this film had incredible potential that was not realized. Though the sets and costumes are impressive, the story compelling and the effects dazzling, the film is a complete flop. Dungeons and Dragons lacks any substance and integrity. The acting is awful, even from veteran actor, Jeremy Irons. You do not feel anything for any of the characters. Attempts at humor are infantile. Please save money by not renting this film.

Get set for a real treat while watching Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Was there anything bad about this film? You feel as if you know each of the main characters. You don't just watch this film, you experience it. One moment you are full of sorrow the next you are in the middle of a fight for your life. The dialogue freely flows and is arranged well. The story evolves as each character reveals more of themselves. The sets are like fireworks; they are intense, dramatic and are designed compliment the next. The fight scenes are expertly choreographed and seem less like a conflict and more like a perfectly orchestrated dance. The film is full of symbolism and imagery. It is available in a subtitled format and in a dubbed format.

Pulp Fiction is not another alternative film or a cult classic, but an experience in detecting what truth can be gleaned from each situation in our lives and dispelling all that is not real. It is a quest to find what each of us wants, needs, and desires. Character development is covered in multiple layers and each character evolves within the film, making it difficult to capture all of the subtle nuances in one viewing. The defining mark of this film is the use of extremely real characters surrounded by absurd life situations. This is in high contrast to the majority of filmmaking in Hollywood, which seeks to place hollow shells in very spectacular or realistic environs. Each person met seems like someone you know. Their manner, speech, or thoughts never betray them as empty husks contrived to fill space in a film. The use of vignettes is masterful and adds to the importance of each scene and to the scope of each characters life and their interdependence with one another. The film does contain severe violence, copious explicatives, heavy drug themes and an explicit rape scene. A good film to watch with a group of people, leading to discussion afterward. What was in the briefcase?

The Dark Crystal is a wonderfully woven tale. Created by some of the most talented creative minds of the day, including Jim Henson, it follows the lives of two dying peoples and a gelfling's quest to find the secrets of the dark crystal, which connects them all. The sets and scenery are truly imaginative and the characters are strange, yet somehow familiar. The puppeteers did a marvelous job sequencing events and the cinematography is spectacular. The soundtrack has a simple, mellow, beauty. Whether you are two or ninety-two, this film has a message to give you.

Auntie Mame is an event you do not want to miss. Rosalind Russell issues a galvanic performance as Mame Dennis, an affluent, eccentric aunt, charged with the task of caring for her recently deceased brother's son. The supporting cast compliments Russell's performance superbly, especially Peggy Cass, playing Agnes Gooch, the nebbish, socially awkward assistant and Coral Browne, responsible for the portrayal of Vera Charles, Mame's best friend and cold hearted social lush. Conversation throughout the film is brisk and witty. The sets are extravagant, but scaled well. The transmogrify of Mame's house throughout the film is spectacular. A true classic. Never forget...live, live, live!

Metropolis is a compelling, riveting production from the silent film era. The story is well constructed, not abstruse, and contains a maelstrom of activity. Each actor brings worlds of feeling to the screen for their character. The sets are not lavish, but are inventive and mirror the mechanized, inhuman world they inhabit. I have heard many people inveigh Metropolis, but it deserves accolades.

Sylvia is a well developed film, from cast to direction. It was far ahead of its' time. The plot is slow in the beginning but quickly moves to a steady pace. Sylvia confronts difficult issues few movies can handle with any lasting credibility. The characters are rich and diverse in their perspectives. Carroll Baker delivers a superb performance as the female lead. Carroll Baker's supporting actors and actresses enrich the weave of the emotional undercurrents of the film. Sylvia is also complemented with the use of vivid symbolism and well formed dialogue.