Reviews

This made-for-TV movie tells the life of James Dean as seen through the eyes of his friend and roommate, William Bast. It was very interesting too watch because not only was it the life story of Jimmy, but in a way it was also about William. You have to admire him for being so open about his private life. The film is also notable for hinting at Jimmy's flirting with bisexuality. It's a unique look at James Dean, and Stephen McHattie, though he looks nothing like Jimmy, has his mannerisms down perfectly. "James Dean" (1976) is a very poignant film, especially worth it for a dramatic and touching reading of The Little Prince. I would have given it a higher grade but I was too distracted by all the anachronisms. ('70s hair and clothes in the '50s). But the actors were great, so otherwise it's a good film.

I know that this was a kid's show, and I know that it aired in the '70s, but STILL, every time I watched an episode with my sister (when I was still young) I felt like my intelligence was being insulted.

Boring characters, predictable plots, unfunny jokes and bad animation made Scooby-Doo a pile of, well.... doggy doo. I'll never understand why this show was so popular, because aside from a few catchy songs now and then, it had absolutely no redeeming features.

Besides that, it was quite obvious that Shaggy and Scooby were a pair of stingers. They always had the munchies and whenever they left the van there was a puff of smoke. Also, Freddy had NO personality whatsoever. While he and Daphne were off "looking for clues" (yeah right) Scooby and Shaggy always got themselves into trouble. How come he never figured out that the two of them couldn't be trusted on their own?

Anyway, you shouldn't watch this show. You should watch "Josie and the Pussycats" instead.

"The Great Mouse Detective" is one of Disney's best films, in my opinion, because it doesn't pander to children. In this movie, the characters go to a bar, get into fights, and stripping is alluded to. However, that's not to say it isn't appropriate for children. I watched this movie when I was very young and I was so innocent that I didn't realize what those things meant. Now that I am older, I still enjoy the film. That's what makes it so great- it's enjoyable for both children and adults. Vincent Price is amazing in this film playing one of Disney's best villains. I don't know the other voice actors, but they were also great, especially the person playing Olivia. Her Scottish accent was spot-on and so darn cute. Strong characterization is one of the stronger points in this movie. Although Basil may appear cynical on the outside, he is really a sucker for Olivia. Dawson is charming and kind, Fidget is 10 times more hilarious than your average bumbling sidekick, and as I said already, Ratigan and Olivia are sublime. The Great Mouse Detective also has great music. It features 3 original songs, "World's Greatest Criminal Mind" and "Goodbye So Soon" performed by Vincent Price, and "Let Me Be Good to You" performed by Melissa Manchester as the white dancer mouse. I am proud to say that LMBGTY is one of my favorite songs of all time. Also, an excellent original score is prevalent in this movie- I wish I knew somewhere were I could get my hands on a soundtrack!! The animation is dark and moody- generally not what you'd expect from a Disney movie, and the Big Ben scene is impressive even 20 years later.

I highly recommend this movie for all Disney fans, and even for non-Disney fans. Great Mouse Detective is a diamond in the rough!!

Some movies, like "Santa Conquers the Martians" or "Evil Dead", are so hilariously bad that you just have to laugh at them. This is not one of those movies. When I decided to watch this movie I thought, "Oh, cool, a movie about Marilyn. Most of these are pretty poorly done, but I'll watch it anyways just because I'm a fan." Big mistake. This movie is sensationalistic, features gratuitous nudity, and does not accurately portray the life of Marilyn Monroe. Most of the acting in this movie is incredibly crappy, especially from the young actresses who played Marilyn as a child or teenager. Ashley Judd, bless her soul, is just not believable, as a lost soul or as a sex symbol. This movie was so terrible that I turned it off after less than half an hour. The themes of Marilyn being molested are frankly quite disturbing and I don't see why anyone would want to watch this movie. I have nothing good to say about this movie, aside from the fact that it probably saved the studio a bit of money to make, as it is so cheaply and poorly done.

No, it wasn't cinematic gold, and yes, it was predictable, but I got some laughs out of this movie. I was a bit apprehensive when I heard they were going to make a movie version of Bewitched since I am a huge fan of the original show, but I was glad that they did a different take on it and didn't just try to reheat the sitcom. The plot was sitcom-ish enough, as were many of the jokes. Nicole was great as usual, and Will Ferrell was overacting in a role that was extremely miscast. I kept wondering if Iris was a witch and that was never resolved, so that was confusing, but Shirely McLaine turned in a stellar performance anyway so it didn't really matter. Would I watch it again? Probably not. But it was enjoyable anyhow.