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Shark Tale (2004)
A lot of pros and one MAJOR con
I've really enjoyed the little things. As; the comments and references to other movies, especially the godfather trilogy that I just saw recently. The shark voice over by de Niro WAS de Niro, his voice, his face marks, the details, they were all great. Without analysing and telling what line and expression comes from what movie, it's fun game to play with friends when you are watching. As for the star; Will Smith is funny, his ability to be fun cool and quick is an undisputed talent from the days of the Fresh Prince. The story was simple but fun, I really liked the way the parallels between a vegetarian shark and coming out of the closet. With all these pros, what is wrong with this movie? My guess is the too big an emphasis on the MTV R&B culture. In the beginning it's fun, mimicking MTV's crips, but in the end it's too obvious and it starts to annoy. For me the song in the end, too much! And please oh please don't forget the sponsors. Why oh why didn't they use the blue Coca Cola sign? sorry; Coral Coca Sign. The coffee that floats away in the see is funny, but this against the very big 10 seconds 2 times reoccurring cola sign. I know a studio has to make money but less obvious, please? In conclusion it wasn't bad and 5.8 average is quite right. The hints to other movies like (Theme song Jaws is from Spielberg, and he's owner of Dreamworks) That makes this movie fun. The weakness is that the creators watched too much MTV television, and that is bad for you! if you are above 23.
Phileine zegt sorry (2003)
Spoiler of the day
If someone ever sees the movie, you have the biggest spoiler of all in the title
The title says, she will say sorry. So any anticipation is gone. Even the cover of the movie is the ending of the movie..
It's not a bad movie, in a Dutch sense of way, but help me with this spoiler galore.. Change the name in `Phileine' Make a nice cover of her and her girlfriends going out (a theme) or use the James bond theme (excellent shooting) even some of the nice special effects (her flying trough the roof would do great as a cover
But this? sorry
I can't say anything about spoilers here because they are bad
but I guess the commercial managers have outdone themselves, because my best guess is that an actor / director would never allow this
Crossroads (1986)
The star is the old man (warning spoilers!!!!!!!)
It's the old man who brings the sentiment / emotion to the story. So, my credits go out to him. If you check the quote section (I advise you to) it's all his. There are a few that are even worth remembering. The music is great, (it's not the karate kid's playing) but what do you expect from Ry Cooder and Steve vai... (free downloads on google)
All in all not a bad family movie. I was vey happy that Joe Seneca made it worth watching. I am looking for his name from here on out.
The only thing bothering me in the end is, didn't I see another story in which the devil bought someone's soul at a crossroad? A more creepy story? I will search for this.
from.. I loved the old-man fan.. blues ;)
Space: Above and Beyond (1995)
Maybe because....
Always, I hear that the show is too short.
But maybe because of that, it's worth watching. I've seen shows go on and on and on and on... And only the very few stay very good. Come to think of it only Seinfeld preserved some of its humour. The topics changed, but even!! Cramer started to annoy me after 180? of these episodes.
Example Frasier, great until Niles got his girl...and that had to happen. Now it's still very good but not exceptionally... etc.
Now I'm watching this show for the third time, and I have to say it is still good. And, thank you, short: so for me it's new all the time. This means more presents per show to discover. Also I think it's fun that there are a couple of things left for your own imagination.. You get to see the world but you don't get it's secrets.. and everybody loves a riddle (I hope)
From a fan who has recorded all the episodes
Stalingrad (1993)
Excellent war movie, worth watching
Nice ending, but! it's too much of the same. Still it's a great movie worth watching a well deserved 7.3 it should be... 7 it is.. I would recommend that people who can't stand a war movie should not watch this one. On a personal note I do NOT prefer war movies so, for me, it's a real compliment.