Reviews

A few years ago, I was channel surfing one weekend and saw this movie about to start on TCM. I think I was in 7th grade at that time and didn't really know much about Andrew Jackson and the ugly presidential election against John Quincy Adams in 1828. Anyway the movie is quite romantic and the two leads have great chemistry together. The ending was so sad. I know it's just a movie but it gave me a warmer interpretation of Jackson. And after learning more about in U.S. History, I understand his position in the Peggy Eaton affair. See who says you can't learn from watching movies? I certainly do. Oh and another poster asked if Rachel really died before Jackson entered the White House and to my understanding, she does.

First off, if you go watch this movie don't expect to be "wow". It's pretty predictable but it's still a good film. I have always liked to compare books and movies. This is certainly not "The Great Gasby" or even "Pride and Prejudice" but is more like those entertaining Baby-Sitter Club books or R.L. Stine mysteries that young teens have always liked to read. I'm a teenager myself but I disagree that only young people would enjoy this movie. I was pleasantly surprised to see some 16 and 17 year old teenage boys in the theatre watching this film and they seemed to enjoy it too! Imagine that! Anyway I am a huge Colin Firth fan and although I didn't expect much from this movie, it was much better than I expected it to be. I was wary of seeing this movie because I was so used to seeing Colin in more serious roles but it provided the CF fans to see him in a role he is rarely ever in. (Sure Bridget Jones's Diary was a romantic comedy too but CF was still pretty serious). I had to laugh at Anna Chancellor's role as Henry Dashwood (Firth) fiancee. For any P&P fans, you might remember her as Miss Bingley. Is she ever going to have a role where she isn't the "bad" person who doesn't get the man in the end, LOL. I have never seen the Amanda Show so this was my first time seeing Amanda Bynes act and she's not that bad. She's young and still has a lot of learn but she can act circles around Tara Reid and Sarah Michelle Gellar. She also had great chemistry with Colin and their scenes together were touching. Colin also had great chem with Kelly Preston and I was disappointed that there weren't too many scenes with those two. Colin totally stole the movie away too (and my bias towards him is not clouding my judgment either since my friend who never seen or read P&P agreed he was the heart of the movie). This is a fun movie and although there are some corny parts, overall it's a feel good delightful movie. Definitely a chick flick though!

I believe that if Jane Austen was alive to have seen this; she would have enjoyed it. This is by far the best adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice." I enjoyed the 1940 version with Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson very much but I enjoyed it as a movie not as an adaption of one of the most well known books. However in this version, they follow the book and even the extra scenes seemed to flow so well that one would think it was also included in the book (although I don't think Ms. Austen would have had Mr. Darcy jump in the pond and have Elizabeth discover him in that way). Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle were perfectly cast as Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. While I enjoyed Laurence Olivier's performance as Mr. Darcy, Colin Firth IS Mr. Darcy. Now whenever I read the book, I have Colin's face as Darcy and Jennifer as Elizabeth. These two have such awesome chemistry, the scenes where they first dance at the Netherfield ball is one of my favorites from the mini-series. The moment their hands touch to begin the dance and the delightful music in the background just made that scene so.... electric. It's nice that the wardrobe department had the right style of clothes during that time period too (even though I enjoyed the 1940 version of P&P, their clothes were totally off in that movie. I was ROFL at those huge skirts they had the girls wear). I have to applaud whoever participated in the music for this movie because the movie wouldn't have been the same without it! Some of my other favorite scenes is the already famous wet shirt scene and the long look between Darcy and Elizabeth at Pemberley. The only complaint I have about the mini-series is that they skipped a few of Jane Austen's last chapter. I would have love to see Darcy and Elizabeth interact more after their engagement like in the book Elizabeth asks Darcy when he first fell in love with her. But aside from that, this adaptation is great! You won't be able to watch just an hour of it; I bet you will watch the whole 5 1/2 hr. miniseries in one sitting! Everyone I know did!

All My Children is the first soap opera that I watched so I will always have a soft spot for it in my heart. That is why it pains me to see what the show has now become. In the past, we had character driven storylines and where villains paid for what they did. Now we have plot-driven storylines leaving viewers wondering what happened to their favorite characters and characters that deserve to be punished for their misdeeds are still roaming around town acting self-righteous. And I cannot get over how Tad and Dixie fans have been screwed over and over again because after 13 years, they still do not have a child. They are the only supercouple in daytime that I can think of that does not have a child together. How incredibly unfair is that David and Anna (a couple that has been together for barely a year) get to have a child while Tad and Dixie have been trying forever yet prove unsuccessful. When talking about AMC, I guess the name that will be most associated with it is Susan Lucci. She is an original cast member and have been in front burner storylines. Anyone who is an AMC watcher knows Erica's long line of men whom she has married and/or dated. I will always prefer Erica with Jackson, who I think is the love of her life. It's funny that a lot of fans think that Erica and Jack have been married. They haven't. They've been engaged though. So everytime the powers that be throw a new love interest into Erica's storyline, they are ignoring what could be a great storyline for Erica and Jack. I still have hopes that they will rekindle their love though! The Martins have been a prominent family of Pine Valley since the show started so it's sad that they are barely on now. Ruth and Joe only come out during the holidays. Tad has been acting like a moron ever since Dixie died. Why he defends Liza for every misdeed she does yet criticize Adam for everything he does I never know. That just really irks me. The way Tad was acting all self-rigteous towards Brooke for sleeping with Adam. Hey Tad you shouldn't be the one talking; you slept with Liza remember? And why everyone in the town blames Adam for every single thing is just plain wrong. Liza is the one who embezzled money from Chandler Enterprises yet it's Adam's fault? I don't understand the logic. I think I should just stop ranting about what has become of AMC and reminsence about the good times. The first storyline that Tad and Dixie had together will always be my favorite storyline. The way that Tad Martin, formerly known as Tad the cad, helped Dixie when she was being manipulated by Adam. Their courtship was so sweet. Michael E. Knight and Cady McClain have one of the most natural and electrifying chemistry in daytime. They play off each other well and their scenes can be humorous or a total tear-jerker. Who was not laughing their butt off at the Tad love test yet who was able to have a dry eye after watching the scene where Dixie is being hauled off to the looney bin? They also had good friends, Nico and Cecily, to help them with their wacky adventures. *sigh* The good old days.

I walked into this movie with really no expectations... I just wanted to see a movie that was entertaining. This movie started off all right with that cute little boy but it all went down hill from there. The plot was just stupid, and the movie so predictable. I gave this movie a 2/10. Can't believe I wasted my time to watch this when on FCM they are showing "The Innocents" a great horror flick with Deborah Karr.

Dude I wouldn't watch this movie again if somebody paid me! Okay I watched this movie at my friend's sleepover, and I can't believe that some of them actually liked it! It was so horrible and the plot was so unoriginal. Britney Spears cannot act at all! Look I like some of her music but I think she should just stick with dancing and singing. Maybe she is a good actress but the script just stink. I don't know. I just know that I couldn't stand this movie and my friend kept on saying that it was going to get better. Didn't get better at all. I can no longer stand any songs associated with this movie especially "Unprotected" and that other one, the title escapes me. The only part I liked was Kim Cattrall's part and I know the part where she like totally disses Britney's character and Britney like looks all sad is suppose to be dramatic, but I couldn't help but laugh at Britney's "hurt" expression. Anyway hated this movie with a passion, heck A Walk to Remember was so much better. Mandy Moore can at least do drama! Just my humble opinion.

...these are the days of our lives." These famous words spoken by MacDonald Carey and the hourglass. The history of Days is rich with great storylines and not so great storylines, couples that are multi-dimnesional, unique, fun-loving, dramatic, funny and couples who are just a bore. The history of Days of Our Lives is similar to other soap operas in existence but in my opinion, Days has one of the richest history. It has some of the best cast in daytime and some of the most memorable storylines.

How can I talk about Days and not mention my favorite couple on that show? Jack Harcourt Deveraux and Jennifer Rose Horton portrayed by the brilliant and gorgeous Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves respectively. Their love story is unique, dramtic, poignant, funny, sexy, romantic, and enduring. Matt and Missy portray these characters so vividly and the viewer knows exactly just what they are going through. (note: I am talking about J/J during the late 80's, early 90's right now their storyline is kind of shaky. We don't know what Jennifer feels although I have a pretty clear idea) Anyway the chaste and "good girl" Jennifer falling in love with the "town pariah" is just one of the best love stories, if not the best one, in daytime history. These are two characters who have flaws and fears yet they overcome some of them and have dreams with the help of one another. With the help of Jennifer, Jack realize that he is worthy of love. Jack pushed Jennifer to be the best of journalist that she can be and guided her. To quote a fellow Jack and Jennifer fan (Jennifer whose werbsite "No Ordinary Love" is just wonderful) "They were an unlikely couple from the beginning--the young, innocent girl next door and the town pariah who everyone thought was irredeemable. But what unfolded was a love story that was poignant, funny, sexy, romantic, and most of all, enduring. In Jennifer, Jack found redemption from his past sins, and in Jack, Jennifer found her strength and spirit. Together they faced numerous obstacles and adventures that only made their love stronger."

I just saw this movie today, and I loved it! I have read the book numerous times but was wary about watching the movie. Even though the movie adaptation is very different from the actual novel, I still enjoyed it nonetheless. I was surprised that the Pemperbely scenes were not in the movie since I think that really was the turning point of Elizabeth and Darcy's relationship. However I enjoyed the new ending very much and liked that Lady Catherine secretly liked Lizzy after all. All in all this is a great romantic movie!

Although some of the stuff in this movie was inaccurate (like the son of Marie Antoniette really dies in real life, it's the daughter that survives), the movie was brilliant none the less. My Honors World History class recently watched this movie, and I fell in love with it! The acting is superb and Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour have an undeniable chemistry onscreen! I really did expect this movie to be a complete bore since we were watching it in a history class but it did not bore me at all! The love story was a nice touch to explaning the French Revolution to people who knew nothing about it (I knew pretty much close to nothing before watching this and hearing lectures in class). Aristocrats being sent to the gullotine even though some of them were perfectly innocent demonstrated how the French Revolution went too far and showed why that period was called the Reign of Terror. Anthony Andrews was dead on as Sir Percy! Pretending to be a total snob about clothes while in reality he was the Scarlet Pimpernel was perfect. And the total misunderstanding between he and Jane's Seymour's character made you want to yell at the screen and tell Percy that Marguerite had nothing to do with the death of that aristocrat and to Marguerite that Percy was a good guy, loved her, and was the Scarlet Pimpernel! (Can you tell I watch soap operas? LOL... I'm a total romantic!) Anyway this was a great movie and I truly did enjoy it. Thanks to Ms. Sima for allowing our class to watch it! I will be reading the book in English class and I can seriously not wait! (I swear if there is anyone who is reading this who is in my class, you are going to call me a total nerd but I seriously loved this movie!)

I love Friends. It is such a good show. My favorite character is Rachel. I think that Rachel and Ross should get back together because they were so cute together. When Bruce Willis guest starred it was funny. Monica and Chandler also make a really good couple. I've been watching this show since it's debut in 1994 and it is surely one of the best shows I hav ever seen. congratulations on it's nomination for best comedy series and to Jennifer Aniston (Rachel) and Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe) who got nominated for best supporting actress in a comedy. Keep up the good work!

I had just begun watching during the winter of 1999 but I'm hooked! I got really interested by the Gina/Hope thing. Since I had just started watching I'm still confused. Like who is Mike Horton, Carrie, Ali and all of these characters. Now this summer they are focused on who's the father of Hope's baby. Personally I want it to be Stephano's. It took John and marlena thirteen years to get married and they deserved to be together. Besides if it's John's baby, he would try to explain what happened during the honeymoon. Also, marlena would probably forgive him knowing her character. If it's Stephano it would be so much more interesting because everyone hates him and now he is the child of a Brady's son. Also- who's Greta's dad? I read somewhere that it was John's. I have one more question- Does Stephano still want Marlena? Someone e-mail me and tell me!

American Beauty is one of the best movies I had ever seen. I think that it should have won all 8 Oscars that it was nominated for. I was very disappointed when Annette Bening did not win for Best Actress because she truly deserved to win the Oscar. Kevin Spacey was wonderfully acted and deserved the Oscar that he won. Sam Mendes did a spectacular job on directing the picture. Alan Ball deserved for best screenplay and it was also deserved for best cinematography. I was disappointed that the supporting roles in this movie did not get nominated for an Oscar at all because without their performances it wouldn't had been a great movie. They put the life into the movie and the movie is ealistic showing that no family is a perfect family. It shows the typical American family falling apart with the husband Lester (Spacey) as a confused husband who quit his job and his now pretty much obsessed with his daughter's best friend. His wife Carolyn (Bening) is also having problems of her own and she has many different moods. This is a dark comedy and surely would be remembered for a long time. It's up on the 10 best films ever with The Godfather and Saving Private Ryan, Go see this movie. I recommend it for everyone.

This is actually a pretty good movie starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. It's kinda like their old movie Sleepless in Seattle but I like this movie much more better because the two characters have more time on screen together. This movie is about these two people that live in New York that they fall in love over the internet but ooutside their business rivals. Tom Hanks's character Joe Fox owns a big bookstore company while Meg Ryan's character Kathleen Kelly owns a small bookstore and is running out of business. I recommend this movie for whoever enjoys romanctic comedies.

I had never been a fan of her until I watched this movie. This is a brillantly acted and directed film. Kidman is mesmerizing in this film portraying Suzanne Stone as a local weather girl who will do anything to be a famous journalist. Kidman is a very underrated actress. She is such a good actress in such films as Dead Calm, Portrait of a Lady, Malice, Eyes Wide Shut, and other films that she starred in. I'm surprised that she didn't at least got an Oscar nomination. she really deserved it and hopefully she would get recognition for the wonderful work that she had done in all of her films. This performance in To Die For is one of the best of her acting career.

This is one of the best romanctic comedy movies that I have seen. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are just wonderful together. You can sense the romance. This movie is about a man (Hank) who had just lost his wife. His son one day called a local radio station as a Christmas wish for his dad to have a new wife. Annie Reed (Ryan) is one of the 2000 women who tuned in and she begins to think that it is her destiny to meet this guy even though she is engaged to Walter (Pullman). It is eay to know what is going to happen next but it is still a very good movie. I recommend this movie to anyone who loved the movie You've Got Mail and those other romantic comedic movies.