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Bulletproof Monk (2003)
Tough to like
I love action movies. I love action movies with lots of martial-arts, special effects, and explosions - especially when they have cheesy dialouge that lets you sit back and enjoy the ride (anything with The Rock or Vin Diesel, for instance). But somehow, this movie just wasn't enjoyable. Sean Patrick Harris didn't add much comic relief (as I expected based on his other roles), and the storyline/characters were just way too cliché. The kung-fu-by-wire shots looked tired and derivative. And I just didn't buy Jamie King and her troop of misfits (who hang out in their "secret" subway hideout! Zoinks!)
I'd go ahead and skip this one. But if you do see it, be sure to watch the alternate ending to see how awful this movie could have really been.
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
A must-see historical epic
As someone who only recently became interested in film, I've been making an effort to see as many "classics" as possible, from older films to recent projects. Taken as a lengthy historical epic, this movie does not disappoint! It is a great "slice of life" from the Arabian front during WWI. From the cinematography to the soundtrack, I was very impressed at the quality of this movie, especially given that it was released in 1962. A definite must-see for those interested in film who have not yet seen it.
And of course, Star Wars fans will get a kick out of seeing "Obi-Wan" in a very different role...