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Patch Adams (1998)
Forced Plastic Happiness
This movie just tries too hard. The soundtrack and every scene was so overly done that it seemed almost surreal. I couldn't believe any of it, and it's about the real Patch Adams! I would have liked this film better if "they" could have showed us more of a true story of this man, I kept tripping over all the theatrics. Robin Williams is such a talented actor and comic, how did he get pigeon-holed in so many of these sugary tear-jerker type roles of late? It was like "Awakenings" with a heavy dollop of sacchrine. I'm glad he's refocusing his talent back to the comic stage, hopefully with some introspection he'll be back on the screen in roles better suited to his wonderful talents. How about some indies?
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Damn The Hype
I purposely waited until PPV, because the media madness over this film was so overwhelming. Unfortunately you can't filter out all of it and some of it crept in. I half expected to see a somewhat noteworthy film, instead I was pretty disappointed and only thankful the film was short. I know I would have liked it more if I hadn't known anything, (or much) before going in.
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
Yuck
I hope this is the end of all the Scream rip-offs. So much hype and nothing to show for it
what a disappointing flick.You guys want 4 lines, and this film is not worth even that. Moesha, you can do so much better than this. Jennifer Love Hewitt I don't know what's the big deal with you. Please, no more!!
Footlight Parade (1933)
Fabulous and Fantastic!!
Such energy and vitality. You just can't go wrong with Busby Berkley films and this certainly must be his best. Of course the choreography is wonderful, but also the banter between Cagney and Blondell is so colorful and such a delight. Don't miss this one.
The Matrix (1999)
Best SciFi Flick This Decade
Now I've seen this film 3 times and each time I learn and understand more about it. I don't know why it captures me so. It makes me think about the world we live in and our place in it. The creators have imagined a totally plausible alternate plane of existence that these characters exist in and makes you wonder if we are all being pulled by some invisible strings. I for one liked Keanu Reeves performance, it needed to be understated because of what is about to be thrust upon him. The special EFX are outstanding and Carrie-Ann Moss is out of this world (Cool leather duds). I will be watching this film again and I can't wait for Matrix 2.
Dogma (1999)
I CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH OF JAY AND SILENT BOB!!!!!
I liked this movie a lot. I don't know what all the fuss was all about, obviously Kevin Smith believes in his faith and his film reflects that although it does get a bit preachy towards the end. I'd have to say that this film would be nothing without J & S.B., those two!!!
I'd follow them anywhere. Onward to Clerks 2!!
American History X (1998)
I've seen this movie twice
and I'll see it again when it comes around. Before I saw this film the first time I had all ready told myself I wasn't going to like it. The company that made this movie completely mis-marketed this (just like Fight Club - but that's a different story), it was quite different than what I had envisioned and in turn made me think of this skinhead as a person and as a sympathetic character, credit Edward Norton's great acting. Myself being a black woman, this is quite a concept for me to admit. Seeing it again helped me formulate the opinion that all though it is flawed in some ways - it seems that it is missing some scenes, like what else happened to Derek in prison his last few months and just who in the heck is this Cameron? (nice job with the make-up, I hardly recognized Stacey Keach) It has a an undeniable message that everyone should hear. Oh yeah, it was cool seeing Jennifer Lien as Derek's sister, Davina, in a post Star Trek Voyager role.
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Music, Music
Who cares about the plot? There wasn't one. The best thing about this movie is the top notch music and performers. Having all those folks in one film is incredible. A hundred years from now, this film would be a great case study of the R & B, Soul, and Blues of this time. And this tease.stay after the final credits, and you will be greatly rewarded. For this type of film I wish there was 2 scoring systems, one for the plot and the other for the music.
Little Buddha (1993)
Great Cinematography, Two Different Films
The cinematography is absolutely breathtaking and alone worth the price of admission. On the other hand, trying to integrate the past with the present didn't work too well for me. The story of Siddharta needed to be expanded on and made a film on its own merits. I for one, wanted to learn more about this figure, and yes, I thought Keanu Reeves was just fine. The present day story didn't do anything for me except for the wonderful character Lama Norbu, he was fabulous. I felt this was a person I actually would like to meet.
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
A blast from the past
I was a senior in high school when this film first came out, I didn't pay too much attention to it because "Vinnie Barbarino" was in it and the only real cool part of it was of course the tunes. A couple nights ago on HBO they were showing it, so I decided to sit down and see what I had missed. I found out, I missed a compelling story of a young man just going with the crowd when it finally dawns on him to go for his dreams. And of course the disco beat still had me hopping. I certainly wished I would have paid more attention when I was young and it would have done me some good.