AnimagusGirl

There are some movies that are ageless, and those movies are perhaps some of the best. This is very rare. Then there are those that wouldn't make sense or be funny to most if it's not in that particular period of time. This, sadly, is the latter.

This was released, obviously, at the perfect time, in the 60's. But some of the younger generation probably won't appreciate it for what it is. It can even be tedious at times.

I'm sorry if it appears that I don't like it...I do. It's no Rat Race (my generation), but it's better viewed for the elder generations.

Grade: 8/10 ********

If you've seen RENT on Broadway, this movie is for you. If you haven't, you may like this too. Most is kept the same, with 3/4 of the original Broadway cast, excluding Rosario Dawson as Mimi, and Tracie Thoms as Joanne.

It keeps most of the songs intact, some left out are: We're Okay, The Tune-Ups, Voicemails, and On The Street, and sometimes they are still in the movie, just spoken.

This movie is heartwarming and emotional, its characters have plenty of depth, and perhaps the best part of all is that it covers and talks about openly the things that are bothering America today (and this was written in '96): Homophobia, AIDS/HIV, the homeless, being poor, etc. All of which is portrayed in catchy, sometimes, beautiful songs, and with a nice ensemble ranging from bouncy drag queens to pessimistic AIDS-infected musicians to out-of-touch filmmakers.

All in all, 10/10.

Fantastic Four was at first glance a very good superhero movie (though, I must add, there are lots of them ^.^), but there are much better ones out there.

What's good: How not all the superheroes are perfect; how they didn't wish for this to happen, how it's not exactly the greatest thing in the world, especially for Ben a.k.a. "The Thing." Also, the special effects are the best part of the film.

What's bad: While the special effects are good, there isn't much else to the film. Also, only half of the superheroes do much with their powers, which is totally unrealistic; if I had super powers, I'd be using them as much as I could. Ben and Johnny did nothing BUT use their powers (as well as the bad guy, but that's another story. Power corrupts), while Sue and Reed rarely used them. The acting...was all right. There wasn't much to it, actually. But, they pulled it off OK. ****** 6/10

Better than I had expected. It remained faithful to the book (I'm also a Roald Dahl nerd), which I was happy about, but one of the biggest problems was the SONGS. That could have remained faithful to the '71 movie. As an Oompa-Loompa for Halloween, I am very attached to the old Oompa Loompa songs. ;-) And the old tunes are very catchy, as compared to the new ones, not catchy and NOT REPEATED. *groan* But anyway, one of the best parts of the movie was Willy Wonka. Because you see, in the Roald Dahl book, Willy Wonka is very...well, batty. He is very strange and not at all paternal, unlike the way he is in the '71 version. The children were very good, very bratty. One thing that could have been improved (yet this is from the book, not the movie) is that you obviously knew who the winner is going to be from the very beginning. It would have been better if you had maybe a few moments of doubt. I liked Missi Pyle as Mrs. Beauregarde; she's a funny actress, and overall most of the cast was pretty good. So...10/10. Though it wasn't always done perfectly as I'd like it, it was done very well.

********** 10/10

This is a very funny movie, and has an interesting, if not totally original, plot, but altogether is definitely an enjoyable film to watch. Though they did rate this "R" for a reason. It's very, very, naughty. The summary doesn't do it justice. Obviously, you'd think a movie called "Wedding Crashers," about two friends who pick up women at weddings, would be raunchy, but....IS THIS RAUNCHY. A bit too raunchy sometimes, though. It's nice, however, that the guys don't want to pick up beautiful, sexy women forever. They, like everyone (except for Will Ferrell's character, Chaz), want to settle down at some point, which was nicely shown in the movie. So it did have some depth. Ultimately, though, this probably won't win any Oscars, but it still counts for a good time. :D

Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin, the Monty Python troupe, play various parts in this zany, wacky movie, allegedly about "The Meaning of Life." Monty Python doing Meaning of Life? What? You think. And you're right. This movie shows nothing whatsoever about the meaning of life. And the guys realize this, of course. It's nothing serious, but at some points, it's dreadfully funny.

You definitely need to be a Python fan for this one. A sketch movie more than anything else. Odd but enjoyable. As some of the guys say in the interviews on the DVD, they wanted to do a sketch movie, but they had to have a storyline. And they didn't. See, the thing is...a movie is very different from a television show. One of the major differences is that you're expecting very different things from a movie as compared to a TV show. A TV show does not necessarily require a storyline (such as game shows, Whose Line, Monty Python's Flying Circus, etc.) but it can (The O.C., some reality shows, The Simpsons, Family Guy, etc.). However, a movie, generally must. (There are exceptions, though. Mermaids. ;-) ) Anyway, a definite mixed bag. I enjoyed most of it, except for the fat man scene and of course, the liver donor scene. And the pre-show could have (and should have) been cut out, as I just didn't find it very funny. So, yes, a Python fan should see it and other people...well...don't expect them to actually TELL you what the meaning of life is.

Simply hilarious from beginning to end. This movie has things that are so ridiculous, such as a vicious rabbit attacking seven or eight armed men, or so irrelevant, such as a very serious king trying to talk to a swallow-obsessed guard, and not getting anyway. All the funny stuff. You would think that a 30-year-old movie wouldn't be this funny, but I guess I am proved wrong. This is rightly in the top 250. Obviously the funniest and best Python film. And the six guys who are playing all the main characters are sort of...spread out, if that makes any sense. For instance, in The Meaning of Life, you would see Eric Idle, Eric Idle, Eric Idle, and then Palin, Palin, Palin, and you would barely ever see Gilliam or Chapman. In this, there's a bit of each. Another great thing is that, if you listen to the commentary (I'm a total Monty Python DORK), the people commenting seem to be pretty happy with their movie as well. And they make fun of themselves too, which of course is wonderful! ********* 9.5/10

Well, firstly, this had to be more popular when it first came out, like most movies. It's not meant to be serious, it's simply lighthearted and shouldn't be treated otherwise. Secondly, you have to realize that the Spice Girls aren't serious. Should they make a movie, it wouldn't be anything depressing or even anything that made you think. It is most pleasant to watch on a sleepover with your best friends and dance around lipsynching the words. You must be a Spice Girls fan to watch this movie. So it definitely depends on what you like, etc. So maybe it would have been more popular in 1996-1997, when the Girls first came out.

9/10--Because I'M a Spice Girls fan. ;-)

Well, I've seen the play, so maybe I'm biased but... Excuse me if my opinion differs from yours, but I just didn't think Seymour's character or Audrey's character could sing. They could lipsynch to someone else's voice. Having said that (which, "coincidentally," is a big part of the movie as it is a musical *rolls eyes at casting director), the movie actually wasn't too bad. They skipped a few numbers with cursing (*wipes eyes*) but it was funny (Steve Martin and Bill Murray) and there were parts younger ones couldn't see...but overall it was pretty good. Don't bring those who've seen the play!

7/10 *******

Freaky Friday is enjoyable for ages 10+. I did read the book, and although they changed it, it was very good. It was funny, and for family. Lindsay Lohan is at her best, and Jamie Lee Curtis is very funny. The grandfather and Anna's brother are funny too. All the actors played their characters well, and they mostly kept on storyline, so I think ****1/2/5

This show can have interesting plots, and frequently does, and you have it credit for being original. But it's sort of like, if you've seen one Raven episode, you've seen them all. The jokes are sometimes the same, and get boring. But mostly it is funny. And if they try to make the jokes different, it isn't very good. But overall, it's pretty good.

Mermaids is a charming movie, moving, and funny at times. But it doesn't have a great plot. Basically just two kids growing up with an eccentric and outrageous mother, and their having to deal with that. The plot sort of wavers and doesn't concentrate on one main problem. And it is stretched, it shouldn't be 110 min., but I find myself watching it and liking it, so 7 1/2 of 10.

This movie was OK. It had scenes that were boring, some were for little kids. This film is written with carelessness. The animation is not the best, but OK. I think this film could have been alot more interesting with better animation and more care about older people. But it was OK. 5 out of 10. *****

*SPOILERS*

If you're going to insult this movie, which I'm not going to, you can't say it's not original, because it is. What I especially like especially is that it's not a one-genre movie, unlike BEAN, which is, and I couldn't stand.

Anyway, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star is funny, and it's family, it's not just for kids (PG), teens (PG-13) adults (R).

Another great part in the movie is at the end, when the credits are rolling, and former child stars sing, "If anyone calls me Marcia, I'll bust his %#&$ing head!"

:) 9/10 *********

Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy star in a movie where the first quarter is about these two people in their mid20s, who get married and go on their honeymoon, which is, to quote Ashton Kutcher, "a honeymoon from hell!"

It IS a movie from hell. Boring and just so stupid not even funny, it's a waste of film.

Finding Nemo was...in a word...awesome.

Ellen DeGeneres as Dory was funny, and the characters were deep. And they actually had personalities, unlike some cartoon (yes I know this is a PiXAR film) movies. And the characters...well...you could actually like them. A bit too long...but it was very enjoyable. ~~~8/10~~~

I personally hated Scary Movie which I saw today....too much blood, I guess, and I absolutely LOVED Scary Movie 2, son. Shorty was funny, I was glad to see more of him than in the first, son. Good acting from all of the cast, son. *claps* Anna Faris...I saw her in Scary Movie, and the Hot Chick, and Tim Curry......., son.

9/10 *********

SON

(SPOILERS INTACT)

Jim Carrey plays Bruce, an average sorta guy, QUOTE (Dr. Dolittle) : "Y'know, miserable!" He lives with his girlfriend, Grace, who runs a daycare sort of place, and loves to give blood, but it gives Bruce the creeps. Now anyway, he's a reporter for Channel 7 news and he hasn't yet gotten a live TV show. Though he's funny, people don't give him the job that he needs.

So, though he's actually very lucky, he sees himself as very, very unlucky. Every now and then, he tries to talk to God, saying something like, "Why me, God?! Why me?" And then he starts getting phone calls from the # 776-2323. (Don't ask--It would probably be 666 if the devil was calling him--I love Bedazzled!!!) So finally, he calls the number and they tell him, come down to our address and you'll get what you want. So he goes down there and he meets God--Morgan Freeman--and God says, "You know what? You can have all my powers. But there are two rules: 1. You cannot mess with free will, and 2. You cannot tell other people that you are God."

So naturally Bruce tries to make everything better for himself, and occasionally Grace, and of course, messes up such as -While moving the moon for Grace to enjoy it, he causes a meteorite to fall onto Earth. -He makes his enemy fart, talk nonsense, talk stuff like, "Today I took a s*** in my panties.", which is hilarious.

All in all, this is a must see.

9/10 *********

Oh...!! So touching! Actually, I haven't seen the movie but I read the book and since there were photographs in the book, I figured I would check out if it really was made from a TV mini.

The basic plot is that a nine-year-old has been an "outcast" ever since his father left. He befriends, since no one is close to him, a lost, skinny, pathetic alley cat with one eye. Bones, as he is later named, is J.T.'s only friend. He plays with him after school, and J.T. helps him become healthier, though he is living on the street.

Partly the fault of two bullies, Boomer and Claymoore, and partly because of apparently careless and nearsighted drivers, Bones is killed in a car accident. But Mama Melcy, J.T.'s visting grandmother brings new hope by bringing a small kitten into the family.

See it!

7/10 *******

Science Court is funny, but still educates people. Lovable characters such as Professor Parsons and Doug Savage and Tim make the show better to watch. The one thing I don't understand is: why are Alison Krempel and Doug Savage always the lawyers in every episode? The only downside is that you have to see new ones.

8/10 ********

The Simpsons is funny. In four words. The Simpsons are relatively human, just like all of us, the total opposite of the previous longest show, Ozzie and Harriet, the "perfect" family. The Simpsons, now being the longest show running ever, deserved it. Now just if the third season would come out...........

8/10 ********

I have seen this movie so many times, I can just run the whole movie through in my head if I have absolutely nothing to do. I totally respect other people's opinion in saying that they do not like this movie, but, if you are going to criticize it, please do NOT say that it has bad casting, because the casting was excellent, particularly for: Sistah Girl, White She-Devil, Undercover Brother/Anton Jackson, Conspiracy Brother, Mr. Feather. Personally, I believe in this movie, Chris Kattan has permanently lost his sanity. All in all, this movie is a must-see!

********* 10/10

IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOVIE ALL THE WAY THROUGH DO NOT READ ON.

This movie contains six people (and their six companions) all racing to get to two million dollars. Some people say this is the perfect comedy, because it has a perfect plot. Comedic actors. Basically six people doing whatever they can, even if it means almost getting run over by a huge monster truck, or jumping onto a train in motion, or stealing THE Adolf Hitler's car.

The man behind all of this is Donald Sinclair (John Cleese), an extremely rich man doing this because he is "eccentric".

The six people: -Nick Schaffer {Breckin Meyer} and Tracy Faucett {Amy Smart} -Vera Baker {Whoopi Goldberg} and Merrill Jennings Baker {Lanei Chapman} -Randy Pear {Jon Lovitz}, Bev Pear {Kathy Najimy}, Jason Pear {Brody Smith}, and Kimmy Pear {Jillian Marie Hubert} -Owen Templeton {Cuba Gooding Jr.} -Enrico Pollini {Rowan Atkinson} -Duane Cody {Seth Green} and Blaine Cody {Vince Vieluf}. ~~~~ And of course, the extras: Zack, Lloyd, and Gus the cabbie. Wayne Knight, Silas Weir Mitchell, and Paul Rodriguez ~~~~ 9/10 *********

No point making this movie unless they have the original cast. I honestly see no point in making this movie unless Christina Ricci was in it. Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia are close behind. But this ruins the Addams' reputation.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I give this movie a: 3/10 ***

This was cute. Lindsay Lohan wasn't the best actor in the world, I must admit, but for a child actor, she wasn't terrible. The part when they were at camp was a bit boring, but after you got into the movie, it was pretty good. Good film to watch with your whole family.

7/10 *******