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Other People's Money (1991)
I fell asleep in the theater
I saw this recently as a friend's house. All I could think about was the time I saw it at the theater and struggled to stay awake. I was expecting a little more "aggressive" comedy knowing Danny DeVito was starring, but I guess the writers didn't want the audience to laugh very much.
This is by far one of the most boring films I have ever seen, and unfortunately I found it no better seeing it this time around even as a 30 year old (compared to the 17 year old I was back then).
The one and only part I found funny....When the woman swallowed what was in her mouth at their "romantic" dinner.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Best of the prequels
I don't think I have much to say that hasn't already been said about this movie. I found it to be the best, by far, of the Star Wars prequels (even though I did like Episodes 1 and 2). I think one thing that "hurt" the prequel trilogy was the fact that today's audience is not the same audience that was in the theaters in 1977. Many people were expecting to be blown away by the films, but since the CGI and special effects are now commonplace, people were disappointed. Fact is, a lot has progressed in that area, you just have to know where to look for it. What really made the prequels work for me is being able to see how the whole story came full circle, and in Episode 3, it held nothing back. I was very moved and satisfied. Can't wait for the DVD to come out!
The Night Caller (1998)
Hilarious!
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OK, I know this movie is marketed in the thriller genre, but it never came close to scaring me. Well there was the ear-piercing scene which I found slightly graphic, but other than that it was mostly laughs (except for the sad ending which I won't give away). This movie focuses on a young woman approximately in her early thirties named Beth Needham (played by Tracy Nelson). It's hard not to feel sorry for Beth. She has no self esteem, having been berated and ridiculed her entire life by everybody she knew, especially her mean invalid mother (played by Eve Sigall) whom Beth is forced to take care of (the most thankless job you'll ever witness). Beth has worked the graveyard shift in a convenience store under the manager Larry Brill, who is a total jerk. The only solace Beth finds in her unhappy life is in a radio call-in show hosted by psychologist Lindsey Roland (Shanna Reed). Dr. Lindsey focuses on self esteem issues mostly, and her advice has more than intrigued Beth (who calls herself "Stupid Beth" whenever she spills coffee or whatever). One night, Beth summons the courage to call the show (inspired in part to a vision of Dr. Lindsey encouraging her to call). After the call (where Lindsey has told Beth she's "Really something special"), Beth lashes out at Brill, getting fired from her job (even though Beth says she quit). Beth threatens him with a knife then runs out of the store. When she returns home she's further berated by "Mama" for losing her job. When Mama rudely requests an oxygen tank to replace the one that's empty (she has emphysema or something), Beth does not bring it and lets her die. Beth now has the time to become closer to Dr. Lindsey with Mama dead and her crappy job** history. She does everything possible, including going to work for Lindsey's answering service, babysitting her son and making a generous donation to a charity Lindsey is working for. However, when anybody gets in the way of their budding friendship, Beth will not have it, even if it means killing them. What makes it so funny is how she kills her victims, calling them names like "Snoopy Poopy" and "Baboon Butt" in the process. What I found amazing was how Beth was able to kill people and get away with it *every time*. Not bad for a self-hating retard (as she put it)!
Check it out. It's a fun movie to watch.
And Beth will make you laugh.