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Scarlett
(1994)

A Wonderful followup in its own right.
I didn't read the book "Scarlett" and when I watched this mini series I enjoyed it very much and thought it didn't need to be compared to GWTW. The story may differ from the book, but who cares its a movie. Even in the credits its based on the book, its not the book. The film is clearly under appreciated with the reviews that other people write but can't even spell the main characters names right.

The acting in Scarlett I thought was superb. Joanne Whalley and Timothy Dalton were excellent. They took the characters and gave them there touch. Now as far as other people go by, they compare them to the great Vivian Leigh and Clark Gable. They obviously did fantastic, but the leads in this film are completely different people who have there own acting methods and shouldn't be pressured of what people have to say. If you wanted certain actors to do well then you should have directed the film, I'm sure that other actors would not do as well as these with the chemistry and cleverness they brought to these roles. The supporting cast stood out with there grandness, and Jean Smart steals the scenes that shes in with her comedy genius.

The locations in the film were very beautiful and it was just grand to see Scarlett go to all those places in the film as she causes trouble and other things. Also the scene in which Scarlett talks to her dad's grave it was very dramatic and I thought from then on that there were two GREAT actresses who brought Scarlett O'Hara to life. Not just Vivian Leigh but also Joanne Whalley.

The film and the book may differ, but you must not take to heart that this is a sequel to one of the best films ever made otherwise you will think that this has to be like Gone With the Wind and you will not like this film. But this is an under rated classic that is unlike GWTW, its its own movie. Also keep in mind that "Tomorrow is another day"...

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
(1999)

A truly exceptional prequel !
When George Lucas set out to make a prequel to his breathtaking films that went down in history, Star Wars no one thought it would have such mixed reviews. This film even though some people didn't like it I thought it was truly a sight to see. The scale of the movie was very large, just like the originals and it works well with the story. The special effects also set ground for its time. The actors Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Loyd all seem well together and seem like there ready to take on the task of going to follow up to Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher.

The Story centers around two jedi who set out to make peace with a greedy trade federation and end a dispute. They end up having to protect the pretty Queen Amidala of Naboo and it starts a full scale battle. Now when they go to Tatooine to fix there ship they pick up a young Anakin Skywalker who has the force and is said to make the force have balance forcing him to leave his mother. Now on the planet which I'm not going to try to spell and try to tell the senate about the invasion which the federation is forcing to do and end up going back to Naboo to fight a war that must end in this pre battle to the horrid clone war years later.

The comic relief of Jar Jar Binks should be more liked because you can't help liking his comedy references. Also we meet R2-D2 and then C3PO the droids and its funny. This blockbuster is accepted in my heart and should be accepted in yours, so let the force be with you...

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
(2002)

A very entertaining follow up to the wonderful Episode I
Well what can I say to put in one word that describes this movie because it has everything, its just Awesome. The follow up to the 1999 blockbuster seems to top its predecessor in all it was for. When George Lucas to set out to make a fabulous movie he did just that. The story centers around a young adult named Anakin Skywalker ten years later and when he and his master Obi Wan Kenobi are sent to protect Senator Amidala is put threw something horrible that Anakin starts to rekindle an old feeling. Now in more danger than ever they are on a hideout that will forbid them to there destiny which will result to the actions in the original trilogy. Now the young apprentice and a smashing Senator are falling in love in secret while a dark sith Dooku is not far from them. The film is very awesome and is worth your time.

The films actors Hayden Christansen, Natalie Portman, Ewan Mcgregor, and Samuel L. Jackson deliver excellent performances in this breathtaking film. They deliver what one expects and keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end, they make you feel like you don't want anything to happen to them.

The special effects in this film also deserve a ten from the thrilling landscapes on distant planets to the thrilling action scenes set you nail biting for most of the films runtime. The music also is simply magnificent and Episode III is the film to wait for in this awesome trilogy. A perfect ten.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(2001)

A Breathtaking Epic of huge scale and beauty
The first installment of this long awaited trilogy is a huge success. The movie's 3 hour runtime is very long but dosen't seem as long as it is. Unlike Harry Potter this film takes itself a little bit more seriously but is as good. The story drifts away from the little bit better book but is still good. The actors such as Elijah Wood, Ian Mckellen, Liv Tyler and all of them are truly talented actors who give us oscar worthy performances. The beautiful New Zealand locations are truly stunning. Its sequels are long awaited and will be just as good. I give this film a ten and so should you.

Halloween
(1978)

ONE OF THE BEST HORROR FILMS EVER MADE
Shot in 20 days this turned out to be an independent classic. John Carpenters superb direction can't be beat with the films quality.The films performance's by Donald Pleasance and scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis are good.The killer Michael Myers is brought to chilling life by Major Payne director Nick Castle.The killers way of murders are later copied by wannabe Jason Vorhees who just can't live up to Michael. Also the film Friday the 13th wasn't ment for Jason in the first place it was his mother and now twenty years later Jason is in space and it couldn't get stupider. Thats what he gets for trying to Copy the best. The look of the film is creepy and can't be beat. The film's length is good and by far this is better than The Exorcist and lives up to Psycho as one of the best horror films ever made and deserves to be watched because at the end of the film you will know the killer is "purely and simply evil...."

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
(2001)

A FIRST RATE ADAPTION
Based on the first excellent novel by author J.K. Rowling the film is a wonderful success.When orphaned Harry Potter finds out that he is a wizard he starts school at Hogwarts and is befriended by Ron Weasly, and Hermione Granger. But is disliked by jealous enemy Draco Malfoy. The adventure and fantasy runs wild from the Quidditch field to the stunning climax this film is going to be a classic. Played by Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter is brought to visual life along with smart young actor Rupert Grint who portrays Ron and pretty Emma Watson as the adventerous witch Hermione. This film lacks the glory of the book at times but it flys by with its run time and is directed very elegantly by Chris Columbus film deserves a ten and is wildly waited for its sequels.

Black Christmas
(1974)

A FORGOTTEN CLASSIC OF A HORROR FILM
"Black Christmas" in my opinion should be up there with such classics as "Halloween" and "Friday the 13th". But as it turned out it isn't. When I first viewed this film in early 2001 I didn't think it would be as good as I was told. The film mesmerizing.

The way the film was shot was so original but is copied by later horror films like "Halloween". The plot of the story was good and was scary but is copied later. The film is largely overlooked as a horror film but it is worth the watch. Olivia Hussey"s performance is way better than the over the top Jamie Lee Curtis who unlike Olivia can't live up to her beauty and elegance of the role. Even though they are two different characters you can tell which one is copying who.

The terrifying conclusion is well worth the wait and is a thrill ride you won't soon forget. So take 98 minutes of your time and let your skin crawl because "Its me billy agnus"....

Gone with the Wind
(1939)

THE BEST FILM EVER MADE
The Epic pulitzer prize winning novel by Margaret Mitchell is brought to life as a story of the old south on the verge of war which would turn out to be the civil war. The story revoles around a plantation owners family with there daughter Scarleet O'Hara(played by Vivian Leigh in an Oscar Winning performance) and Rhett Butler(played mysteriously by Oscar Winner Clark Gable)who fall in love after bitter fights and a hideous war and sparks that fly but they just don't know it. As the war moves into Atlanta the Yankees take over it and the action flares as the stars try to ecscape it. Next struggles and Triumphs start and things start to get worse as the film gets good. Judged by many as the greatest film of all time the film won 10 Academy Awards and won Hattie McDaniel the oscar and set grounds for a african american. The film is still a glorious film after all these years and is absolutley breathtaking. Followed years later by a just as good Epic sequel "Scarlett". Deserves a ten and a place in your heart

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