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King Arthur (2004)
Plot So Full of Holes
I didn't give this movie a 1 rating because it had some interesting scenes, but the plot was so full of holes I wanted to scream.
*Please note there are nothing but spoilers below* 1) After Arthur finds Gwenevere (this is really where the plot begins to fall apart) in a torture chamber, she arranges a meeting with Arthur and Merlin on their trek back to Roman territory. How the hell did she get in touch with Merlin? If Merlin knew where she was (as she seemed some type of officer in Merlin's army), why didn't he save her butt? 2) Arthur was a respected knight, and as far as he knew Gwenevere was a peasant, worthy of his protection, but nothing more. When they got back to Roman territory, she's walking around with Arthur as if she's his right hand man. None of the other peasants are even allowed inside the Roman wall, but this isn't explained.
3) Gwenevere can kick ass with a bow or sword, as she proves in battle over and over. There were less than a dozen soldiers (and they were not very well trained soldiers at that) where she was found in the torture chamber. How did this amazing woman get caught by so few soldiers. In the last battle alone she must have killed 20 hardened Saxon warriors.
4) During the scene on the frozen lake, everyone (bad and good) are dressed in furs and/or full armor covering there every exposed flesh. Not Gwenevere, who is as scantily clad as a Victoria Secret model, yet doesn't show the slightest shiver in the freezing weather.
5) Merlin trapped Arthur but didn't kill him because he thought they might serve a purpose. How wise he is, but then why trap him? I'll tell you why, because the script STUNK! If you want a few good battle scenes, this movie is great fun. If you think during a movie, stay far away from this poorly written Hollywood trash of a movie.
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (1999)
Absolutely Awful
I bought this movie after seeing the 6.2 rating and almost never post comments, but this movie was so unbelievably bad that I have to warn others.
Acting was average, but the story (almost 3 hours long) was easily 2 hours too long. The relationships between the human characters was unbelievably thin, and after the first 90 minutes they seemed to show someone kissing every two minutes. The plot thoroughly stunk - I won't spoil anything for you if you decide not to head my warning - but think at the end of the movie WHO REALLY CAUSED THE PROBLEM! It seemed to me it was just some over exuberant fun that had continued for generations that should have been left alone.
The only good thing I can say about the movie is it put my kids to sleep.
Wo hu cang long (2000)
Not as good as I hoped
I grew up on B grade Chinese kung-fu movies and looked forward to one that actually got great reviews.
The photography is stunning. The fight scenes were beautiful. The acting was great. The movie SUCKED! Sorry to be so mundane, but I couldn't like this movie. As a previous person stated a movie must "Suspend Disbelief" and Crouching Tiger never explained how these people could literally fly. And as many people have mentioned, in the Matrix they explain it.
The first time I saw someone flying around I was in shock and I waited for a reason. They never explain it. Then the movie turns into a poor love story. Then, the worst part of the movie, was when the witch lady (I don't remember her name) kills your hero. WAIT A MINUTE! In a previous scene our hero tells the governors daughter that this witch lady could not have taught her everything because she just isn't that good. Yet she kills him! That's like me walking into the ring with Mike Tyson and kicking his butt.
Save yourself some time and skip this movie. The only people who I've met that like this movie never saw a Bruce Lee movie before. Go rent "Enter the Dragon" and have a much more enjoyable time.
Wo hu cang long (2000)
Not as good as I hoped
I grew up on B grade Chinese kung-fu movies and looked forward to one that actually got great reviews.
The photography is stunning. The fight scenes were beautiful. The acting was great. The movie SUCKED! Sorry to be so mundane, but I couldn't like this movie. As a previous person stated a movie must "Suspend Disbelief" and Crouching Tiger never explained how these people could literally fly. And as many people have mentioned, in the Matrix they explain it.
The first time I saw someone flying around I was in shock and I waited for a reason. They never explain it. Then the movie turns into a poor love story. Then, the worst part of the movie, was when the witch lady (I don't remember her name) kills your hero. WAIT A MINUTE! In a previous scene our hero tells the governors daughter that this witch lady could not have taught her everything because she just isn't that good. Yet she kills him! That's like me walking into the ring with Mike Tyson and kicking his butt.
Save yourself some time and skip this movie. The only people who I've met that like this movie never saw a Bruce Lee movie before. Go rent "Enter the Dragon" and have a much more enjoyable time.
12 Angry Men (1997)
Gripping and Compelling
Everyone has commented on the acting and compared it to the original, and I can't add anything to that argument that hasn't already been stated. I can say that the audio effects are stunning. If you didn't watch this in Dolby Surround sound - DO IT! This is an entirely different movie with surround sound on. Before the rain starts you can hear the thunder, rumbling in low at first, from the rear speakers. You can hear the subtle finger tapping and paper shuffling while others are speaking. When some jurors enter the bathroom you can hear the other juror speaking through the rear speakers and throughout the end of the movie the gentle rain coming from outside.
I switched off my receiver to hear it through the TV, and all was lost. Watch this movie is Dolby Surround and you will be watching a brand new movie. Excellent!
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Too childish
No one can argue that the special effects in this movie are outstanding. The plot, however, is arguable. Written for a ten to fifteen year-old crowd, lots of "cute" things were written into it that only take away from the original trilogy. It is only fair to tell you that I loved Star Wars and the Empire Strikes back, while I thought Return of the Jedi was only good, because of the "cute" Ewoks. Little Ewoks could not take down some of the mammoth Empires war machines with ropes, but I digress.
If you have a teenager, take them to see the movie. If you are like me and the EWOKS were too cute, this movie will be too cute as well. One great use of this movie is to test out a home theatre system.
Mixed Nuts (1994)
One of his worst
I can't believe Steve Martin was in this movie. I rented it because I love his sense of humor, but this whole movie kept getting worse. It was boring, had a weak and uninteresting plot, you could see the ending coming as well as the jokes. Do yourself a favor and never watch this movie.
Overboard (1987)
Better than I expected
I was given this movie as a gift and didn't particularly know anything about it. The storyline was acceptable as was the acting. There was something about watching this movie with a woman (if I was alone I may have not liked it), but there were a few 'feel good' scenes and enough laughs to make this a worthwhile movie.