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Cold Mountain (2003)
"My second pick for BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR"
"Cold Mountain" is a triumph on every level! Renee Zellweger, Jude Law, and Nicole Kidman all give outstanding performances in the best period film of the year! I am so pleases renee won BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS at the oscars. Even though this film got snubbed for best picture, best director, best actress, best makeup, best costume design, and best cinematography, IT IS STILL MY SECOND PICK FOR THE BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR! (return of the king was my #1). This films message is probably the most important of any other film this year: Find your way home...no matter what the cost. THIS IS BY FAR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOVIE OF THE YEAR and I loved every inch of it. It's a full-blown **** masterpiece. "COLD MOUNTAIN" ADDS UP TO THE MOST FUN ADULTS WILL HAVE AT THE THEATERS THIS YEAR! 10/10
The Passion of the Christ (2004)
THE MOST IMPORTANT FILM OF OUR TIME!
As a devoted Catholic, First of all, I would just like to say that this film IS NOT ANTI-SEMITIC AT ALL. How come its ok for the jews to blame the Germans for the holocaust, but the minute the Jews are blamed for something, all of a sudden its anit-semitism? theyre quick enough to point the finger of blame at others, but when its pointed at them, theyre suddenly innocent. The Jews are just mad that the truth of the passion of the christ is coming out and they know they should be ashamed of what they did to Jesus!On another note this is quite possibly the MOST IMPORTANT FILM EVER MADE! The most emotional experience you'll have at the movies this year! Mel Gibson has delivered a bold, brilliant and compelling film. Its is such a MASTERPIECE that it simply can't be put into words. This movie will CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE!
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
"KING" WILL BE LORD OF THE OSCARS
I say: "The final chapter that is "THE LORD of the RINGS: THE RETURN of the KING" is by far the only truly great movie of 2003! Every bit of craftsmanship, from the costume design to the wonderful acting proves that this film is THE BEST FANTASY ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME. Bravo to everyone involved in this GROUNDBREAKING, MIRACULOUS ACHIEVEMENT! Words simply can't describe the true MASTERPIECE this film really is, which is why I am naming it THE BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR!"
Mystic River (2003)
"****!, 'MYSTIC RIVER' IS THE BEST FILM OF 2003!"
when this movie was released over a month ago in theaters, i heard wonderful reviews for it and i thought 'oh, it's just getting praised because sean penn is in it'. WAS I EVER WRONG! a few days ago, i went to the theater to see the best performances of sean penn, tim robbins, and kevin bacons career! Everything about 'Mystic River' is wonderful, ESPECIALLY THE ACTING! If this movie doesnt get oscar nominations in the best director, best actor, and best picture categories, then you know something is seriously wrong with the academy of motion picture arts and sciences. I know what else to say about 'mystic river' because you CANNOT put it's brilliance into words! Forget 'seabiscuit' or 'the matrix reloaded' because these movies cant even compare to how great this film is. It's worthy of a dozen oscar nominations and 'MYSTIC RIVER' IS THE BEST FILM OF 2003! IT'S A LANDMARK IN THE ART OF FILM-MAKING AND REDEFINES WHAT GREAT ACTING REALLY IS! SEAN PENN TRULY DESERVES THE BEST ACTOR OSCAR FOR HIS ROLE, AS WELL AS CLINT EASTWOOD FOR BEST DIRECTOR!
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
THE MOST EXCITING MOVIE OF THE YEAR! A DEFINATE MUST-SEE!
't3: rise of the machine' outdoes every other action movie this year! it outdoes 'the matrix reloaded', 'hulk', 'charlies angels', 'the italian job' and more! T3 is so exciting and is the best action movie since "die another day". Ah-nold is great in this movie and nick stahl easily takes over the role of john connor and claims it as his own. Kristanna Loken is the perfect villain. She is sexy, smart, seductive and deadly. this is the most exciting movie of the year and the special effects are some of the best ever put on film! everything about this movie is great and director jonathon mostow adds his own creative touch to the franchise and it worked brilliantly.'TERMINATOR 3 : RISE OF THE MACHINES IS ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR AND A DEFINATE MUST-SEE MOVIE-GOING EXPERIENCE
D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear (2003)
a GRAPHIC, CHILLING REPRESENTATION OF THE TRUE EVENTS!
it is a chilling, graphic representation of the beltway snipers. maybe this movie was released to quick and it was too soon for some, but it shows that the nation can prevail over 2 ass holes who thought they were GOD. for a made for tv movie, this isnt bad at all. charles s. dutton is heartbreaking and strong in his role and the movie will creep you out. the made-for-tv event of the year! 7/10 or 3/4 stars
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
Diane Lane deserves best actress for "under the tuscan sun"
diane lane is truly a wonder: she is sweet, heartbreaking, funny and joyous in "under the tuscan sun". it's the best film so far this year and is a great drama that is surprisingly based on a true story. lane's performance is truly remarkable and she has such depth and i believe she should be nominated and win best actress of the year."under the tuscan sun "IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FILM OF THE YEAR!" GO SEE IT QUICK...ITS A GREAT FILM
Identity (2003)
8/10! ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR!
when i first heard about "identity", i thought it was going to be another cheesy slasher flick. but the acting, the script, the sets and everything about this movie is great! ray liotta, amanda peet, and john cusack have never been better. "IDENTITY" has such a great sense of style that it stands above every other thriller, this or any other year! it has a terrific twisted finale that will satisfy everyone. "IDENTITY" IS A GREAT FILM FROM START TO FINISH! ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR!
The Italian Job (2003)
"ITALIAN JOB" is ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR!
when this movie came out in may, i thought it looked like a ripoff of "gone in 60 seconds" and "oceans 11". but tonight, i went to the special re-release screening of this great film. i just got back from it and everything about this movie is wonderful: the cast is great,the action is new and fresh, and the overall movie is ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR! i loved the traffic jam scenes and jason statham is a great comedic actor! this is one of the best casts ever assembled on screen. and the best overall cast since "gosford park". WHAT A GREAT MOVIE!
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
A FANTASTIC FANTASY FILM! THE BEST PICTURE OF 2002!
im not one to like fantasy...i liked the first LOTR movie, but i wasnt crazy about it. i thought it was an ok fantasy film. then comes "The LORD of the RINGS: The Two Towers". it such a great improvement over the first and probably the best sequel ever thats better and more fulfilling then the original. "TTT" got robbed at the oscars: peter jackson deserved best director and this movie deserved BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR!. hopefully next year, both peter jackson and return of the king will finally win the oscars they rightfully deserved. as claudia puig from usa today said..."THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS' is among the most breathtaking achievements in recent cinematic history" i agree. "ttt" stands above every movie in 2002 and is certainly THE VERY BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR AND THE BEST FANTASY FILM TO EVER MAKE IT TO THE BIG SCREEN!
Maid in Manhattan (2002)
DEFINATELY BETTER THAN "SWEET HOME ALABAMA"
"maid in manhattan" is one of the if not the best romantic comedy of 2002! jennifer lopez and ralph fiennes are a perfect match! its just so sweet and heartfelt. i can only pray that 2003's romantic comedies are as good as this one and i cant wait to see if columbia pictures does a new and improved special edition of this enchanting flick!
Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
FREDDY VS. JASON BRINGS HORROR MOVIES TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL
"FREDDY VS JASON" is the scariest movie of 2003! its sucha great thrilling ride with some great scares and excellent action! the ending may dissapoint some fans, but i found it devilishly satisfying. its so wonderful to see freddy and jason on the big screen again. this is the best slasher movie since the great sequel, "halloween:resurrection" the last 20 minutes of "freddy vs. jason" is probably the most thrilling of any horror movie ending. ***1/2 OUT OF ****. THE BEST ACTION FILM OF THE SUMMER!
Freaky Friday (2003)
THE BEST FILM SO FAR THIS YEAR!
i have three words for you: JAMIE...LEE...CURTIS! her performance in this movie is good enough to earn a best actress oscar nominee. lindsay lohan also deserves a best actress nomination.these two are such a hoot!THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THESE TWO ACTRESSES transforms into the best mother-daughter movie ever. "FREAKY FRIDAY" is surprisingly moving and its the THE BEST FILM IVE SEEN SO FAR THIS YEAR! (and i doubt any other movie will come along this year that will be as good as "freaky friday") and thats saying something.
The Medallion (2003)
ONE OF THE WORST MOVIES OF THE YEAR! IT JUST DOESNT WORK!
"the medallion" is one of the worst movies of the year. i enjoyed jackie chan in "the tuxedo" more than this. we deserve a better movie and the movie deserves a better script. the only thing remotely okay about this movie is claire forlani who has a great screen presence. other than her, THE MOVIE FAILS...MISERABLY. I ENJOYED "GIGLI" MORE THAN THIS MOVIE. SAVE YOUR MONEY.
Gosford Park (2001)
ONE OF THE BETS FILMS OF 2002!
gosford park is such a "richly entertaining murder mystery." and its one of the if not the bets film of 2002. this is a genuine masterpiece and one of the top 20 films ever made. robert altman proves he is one of the best directors in cinematic history. this movie deserved best director, actress, supporting actress,original screenplay and costume design. WHAT A MARVELOUS GREAT FUN WITTY MOVIE.
Insomnia (2002)
ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF 2002!
"insomnia" is so thrilling, so mesmerizing , and full of great performances from al pacino, hilary swank, and robin williams. this is robin williams best role ever, he displays such a creepy side to his personality its impossible to turn away. al pacino's best role since "scent of a woman" and hilary swanks best role..period! INSOMNIA is full of great,tense scenes (especially the fog scene). THIS MOVIE WILL KEEP YOU UP AT NIGHT AND ITS ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF 2002! all three actors are as good as theyve ever been!
About a Boy (2002)
ONE OF THE BEST PICTURES OF 2002!
hugh grant is such a delight in this movie and toni colette (sp?) gives a great performance. this is sucha great warm-hearted comedy that has everything we go to the movies for. this is hugh grants best role ever and its full of great laughs and warm-hearted affection. ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF 2002. my top 5 list:
5.unfaithful 4.star wars:episode 2-attack of the clones 3.about a boy 2.catch me if you can 1.gangs of new york
Marci X (2003)
AN OUTRAGEOUS MOVIE! KUDROW AND WAYANS ARE PERFECT
this is the funniest movie starring lisa kudrow yet. damon wayans and her are the perfect match. its a wonderful off beat comedy with some great hip-hop jokes :"i know tai-boi"-"six bills on the white chick" I THINK PEOPLE WILL FIND THIS MORE ENJOYABLE THAN ANY OTHER DAMON WAYANS MOVIE. a summer comedy that actually works.I WOULD COMPARE IT TO "AMERICAN PIE!"
Panic Room (2002)
ONE OF THE BEST PICTURES OF 2002
this masterpiece of a movie has such a claustrophobic feel to it and i like that (even though im claustrophobic). THIS IS THE BEST ROLE JODIE FOSTERS BEEN IN... SHE SHOULD HAVE WON FOR BEST ACTRESS. SHE IS TRULY A WONDER! we'll be seeing alot more of kristen stuart who puts in a magnificent role as jodies daughter.i think stuart should have been won for best supporting actress for her great emotional role. I WAS ON THE VERY EDGE OF MY SEAT THROUGHOUT THIS WHOLE MOVIE. its a suspenseful masterpiece that slowly develops into ONE OF THE BEST PICTURES OF 2002! i cant wait for the 2 disc special edition!
In the Bedroom (2001)
THE BEST PICTURE OF 2002!
"in the bedroom" is a slowly developing, deeply moving thriller. this movie and "gosford park" tie for the best picture of the year! in the bedroom is such a great movie and tom wilkinson deserved best actor for his portrayal of matt fowler. this is such a great movie and "once it gets its hooks in you, you cant turn it away"
Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
NOT AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL ,2, or"H20", yet great its great fun!
halloween resurrection provides some great kills and terrifying thrills. no, its not as good as the orignal, h20, or 2, but this is a thrilling ride. even though its not really scary, this movie has some great thrills, especially with the palm plot scene. the beginning is a little weak but the ending will have you jumping right out of your seats..
Jason X (2001)
BEYOND CHEESY, BUT ON A 10TH FILM, EXPECT IT
this is the only friday sequel where an entry in the series felt more like a made for tv movie than a major motion picture. the plot is ludicrous, the acting is worse, but the killings are great. SOME OF THE BEST KILLINGS IN THE SERIES ARE IN "JASON X". i really didnt like the "uber-jason" concept, but hey, they tried. of the two popular sequels to come out in 2002 (jason x and halloween:resurrection), i choose halloween:resurrection as the better sequel. however, jasonx is not the worst in the friday series by far. (just look at Jason Goes To Hell).FOR A TENTH MOVIE, ITS ACTUALLY ALOT BETTER THAN IT HAS ANY RIGHT TO BE...SICK FUN...
Lovers Lane (2000)
SCARY AND DEEPLY CHILLING! NOT TO BE MISSED!
my friend and i rented this movie about 2 years ago and when we were done watching it,we started it right over again. thats how good "lovers lane" is. i found it deeply thrilling and just plain creepy. it has a cliched plot, but it pulls off the "killer with a hook" thing better than "i know what you did last summer". if you havent seen it, do yourself a favor, NEXT TIME YOUR IN THE VIDEO STORE AND WANT TO BE DEEPLY SCARED, RENT "LOVERS LANE"
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
THE BEST PICTURE OF 1999! outdoes "american beauty" by a mile
this is what really p**ses me off: "american beauty" wins best picture over "talented mr ripley". "TALENTED" IS A GREAT RICHLY FILLED MASTERPIECE! damon,blanchett,paltrow and law all deserved academy awards for their roles.it's a beautifully shot thriller! this is the best mistaken identity movie ive ever seen and its definately on my top 20 movies of all time. its such a flawless masterpiece. and its definately THE BEST PICTURE OF 1999!
There's Something About Mary (1998)
THE BEST PICTURE OF 1998! a wonderful comedy
something about mary is so excellent. i cant use words to describe how great this movie is. I PERSONALLY THINK ITS THE BEST COMEDY EVER MADE! stiller, dillon and diaz deserved academy awards for their roles. everything about "mary" is great: from the acting, to the scenery. "MARY" is a definate must see. THE BEST PICTURE OF 1998! A FLAWLESS COMEDIC TRIUMPH!