kaos161722 Reviews

Down to You (2000)

It lacked so much, it disappointed me!

[24 November 2000]

I saw this in the movie theater and I just wasn't all that impressed. I thought that it would be a typical teenage "She's All That" movie but it wasn't. They tried relating to college students but it just didn't help at all. Julia Stiles does such a great job in everything she's done, but I was disappointed in her, too! Freddie Prinze Jr. just got a little annoying throughout the movie because all he seemed to do was complain and get scared of the relationship turning into something more. Selma Blair could have done so much better than she did! This role did not fit her whatsoever and I think she needs to re-evaluate what kind of actress she wants to be because her character was just a psycho obsessed with sex and pancakes (* I think the whole sex thing is probably because her character is a porno actress*) but still she just needs the right role and not be desperate for any role that is laid at her feet. Shawn

Hatosy just didn't fit his character at all, he played a dumbass most of the time and didn't care about anything but sex and having the right body. But the only really good character was Freddie Prinze Jr.'s Dad. He was so funny and seemed to care but had that "my career comes first" kind of stamina but he really did care about his son Al and his girlfriend Imogen. The whole shampoo thing was ridiculous but by the end it turned out somewhat okay but the movie itself needed so many touch-ups, I highly suede you not to waste too much of your time on this film!

American Beauty (1999)

The Best Picture!

[24 November 2000]

I thought this movie had so much going for it, and I was right! Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening did awesome as the dysfunctional wife and husband, it was extraordinary! Mena Suvari and Wes Bentley did wonderful. But the only part I had a problem with was Thora Birch, I just didn't like the way she portrayed her character. It didn't fit it at all from what I think the director wanted the part to be played, I just wasn't impressed. The rest of the cast was great! I loved the whole plot and they should definitely be proud of the cinematography and how meaningful this production was, and I think everyone will see the effect it had on the people who view it! 10/10 stars!

The Wood (1999)

All races will love this movie!!!

[24 November 2000]

When I saw this I thought "I hope this movie can relate to me and not insult me at all!", and I was clearly wrong. This movie related to me a whole lot! Just because I'm white doesn't mean I can't relate to this. I did in more ways then one! I know how it feels to be left out like some of the characters and growing up is a fact of life and I liked the way they show their friendship growing by day. Taye Diggs was wonderful as the groom who was having doubts, I liked his character a lot. I also loved the flashbacks throughout most of the movie, it was interesting and I also loved the way you knew a flashback was about to occur was when the record player would start with a different record each time. I think everyone will relate to this movie~ white, black, asian, or pink! Everyone needs to see this!

Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

This movie i can definitely watch time and time again!

[24 November 2000]

I remember reading in an article a short while ago and I read a review of this movie. The review said the movie was awful and the cast should be ashamed of themselves for deciding to create this film! It turned me away from this movie until it was available on rental. I rented it, but to tell you the plain truth I didn't really like it all that much the first time but then I decided to give it another go and I'm extremely glad I decided to do that! I thought this film was amazing. It had the comedy and the drama and the darkness that makes a film great! I definitely thought that Allison Janney did an awesome job as Loretta! She cracked me up with her one-liners and her sense of humor, especially her slutty, white-trash appeal she was going for! I was amazed that Kirsten Dunst actually did a good job portraying Amber Atkins, she was a lovable, and sweet teenage girl who can relate to everyone at some point in our lives. She always looked on the bright side of everything, I loved it! Well maybe her next character could be a good one! I think you will also enjoy the whole mock-documentary thing they have going in the film! I also think you'll get a kick out of Kirsten Dunst, Kirstie Alley, Allison Janney, and Ellen Barkin's northern accent! It's a trip! I definitely give this movie 10/10 stars!!! You must see it!

Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)

Now this is entertainment!

[24 November 2000]

Now I know most people will probably disagree in more ways then one but to me this movie was awesome! I thought it didn't lack one bit, I really thought it had the right amount of horror, suspense, comedy, and teenage drama that didn't make this one bit corny! Helen Mirren was wonderful as Mrs. Tingle, but I have to say I would have probably taught her too, if she was my teacher! Katie Holmes and Barry Watson were okay but they did need to shy away from there WB characters a little bit, when I saw this I kept thinking why is Joey Potter and Matt Camden in this I thought it was a totally different movie! Marisa Coughlan was the sensation of this film, she has a talent and I see an Emmy or an Oscar in her grasp in the near future, she is an actress to be reckoned with. I loved her little "The Exorcist" touch she threw in the movie. Kevin Williamson always makes a good script that challenges actors and the teenage viewers, he makes us think, "Is this action right or wrong?", "Did Mrs. Tingle deserve this or not?". He doesn't give us a preaching session over the morals of life, he just gives us a voice and I like that a lot! I definitely recommend you seeing this picture, it's a killer!

But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

FANTASTIC!!

[23 November 2000]

This movie marks a new genre of film. I haven't seen a film yet about a homosexual-turned-straight camp ever and let me tell you, it is such a film to see, too! I though Natasha Lyonne did a remarkable job as Megan, she was cracking me up throughout the whole film with her goody-goody persona! I really like Clea DuVal too! She was really good, I have been a fan of Clea DuVal's since she starred in "The Faculty", I think she has a bright future in her grasp. She's amazing. I think Cathy Moriarty was hilarious and I think she made this movie along with the two leads. I even enjoyed the cameo of Dawson's Creek star Michelle Williams. I think this movie is a must-see and I think you'll be surprised how great this movie really is, it's not based on if these girls and boys are homosexuals, it's based on if they find the strength to be themselves! I think you will enjoy it a lot! 9/10 stars!

Girl, Interrupted (1999)

I really enjoyed this!

[23 November 2000]

Well when I saw this on imdb.com a long time ago I couldn't wait for this film to come out! I got so excited that I ran out and got the book and read it. I thought the book was amazing and was so nervous to see the movie and the movie was just as great as the book. I can definitely say that Winona Ryder has grown wonderfully in her acting career. I thought she played the role of Susanna Kaysen remarkably. I pictured Winona playing that part when I read the book. I thought the story line and how they wrote was fantastic and the acting was beyond amazing.......it was miraculous and I am very happy to be writing this review because everyone who made this movie should be very proud of themselves. Angelina Jolie was beautiful playing Lisa the way she did. She definitely deserved her Oscar for that! She was fantastic as the psycho Lisa and i am very impressed by her. I was impressed by her ever since watching GIA, she has such amazing talent and hope she never stops performing her gift. I give this film 10/10 stars!!

Girl (1998)

This movie is definitely a must-see!!

[23 November 2000]

When I saw this movie my last thought after previewing it was: WOW!! Finally, a movie that speaks to everyone who views it, a film that never had one dull moment in its running time! I was so amazed I had to watch it over and over again. I love Dominique Swain after watching this! I thought Sean Patrick Flanery wasn't bad either, even though I hated his character, Todd Sparrow. I liked it how this film was made when all these stars weren't as popular as they are now, like Tara Reid and Selma Blair. The film explores Dominique Swain's character coming out of her shy shell! She goes through all these emotional changes and grows stronger because of them and you really feel she has grown up by the end of the film and she's realized know one should ever use her like Todd Sparrow did throughout the whole movie up until the finale. The movie just relaxes you and takes on Andrea's journey of self-discovery of herself and the movie shows you that with a comedic outlook and I really like that touch. I give this film 8/10 stars! You'll love it like I did!

The Velocity of Gary (1998)

I was definitely disappointed!!!

[22 November 2000]

I previewed this movie a while back and I think one reason why I really wanted to see this is because I saw it in the video store and thought I might want to see it. I previewed it and I just wasn't amused at all by this film! I thought maybe because Salma Hayek was in it, it would be somewhat decent but I was brutally wrong. Vincent D'Onofrio and Thomas Jane couldn't even handle this movie on their own. The only amusing character in the whole film was the Patsy Cline drag queen and he was deaf and hardly had any lines. Thomas Jane's character looked like he didn't give a rat's ass about anybody except Valentino (D'Onofrio's character). I think the movie is a waste of a lot of people's time when they could clearly be hitting the town but instead being put to sleep!

Down to You (2000)

It lacked so much, it disappointed me!

[20 November 2000]

I saw this in the movie theater and I just wasn't all that

impressed. I thought that it would be a typical teenage "She's

All That" movie but it wasn't. They tried relating to college

students but it just didn't help at all. Julia Stiles does such

a great job in everything she's done, but I was disappointed in

her, too! Freddie Prinze Jr. just got a little annoying

throughout the movie because all he seemed to do was complain

and get scared of the relationship turning into something more. Selma Blair could have done so much better than she did! This

role did not fit her whatsoever and I think she needs to

re-evaluate what kind of actress she wants to be because her

character was just a psycho obsessed with sex and pancakes (* I

think the whole sex thing is probably because her character is a

porno actress*) but still she just needs the right role and not

be desperate for any role that is laid at her feet. Shawn

Hatosy just didn't fit his character at all, he played a dumbass

most of the time and didn't care about anything but sex and

having the right body. But the only really good character was

Freddie Prinze Jr.'s Dad. He was so funny and seemed to care but

had that "my career comes first" kind of stamina but he really

did care about his son Al and his girlfriend Imogen. The whole

shampoo thing was ridiculous but by the end it turned out

somewhat okay but the movie itself needed so many touch-u

Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

A great movie that I can enjoy time and time again!!!

[20 November 2000]

I remember reading in an article a short while ago and I read a

review of this movie. The review said the movie was awful and

the cast should be ashamed of themselves for deciding to create

this film! It turned me away from this movie until it was

available on rental. I rented it, but to tell you the plain

truth I didn't really like it all that much the first time but

then I decided to give it another go and I'm extremely glad I

decided to do that! I thought this film was amazing. It had the

comedy and the drama and the darkness that makes a film great! I

definitely thought that Allison Janney did an awesome job as

Loretta! She cracked me up with her one-liners and her sense of

humor, especially her slutty, white-trash appeal she was going

for! I was amazed that Kirsten Dunst actually did a good job

portraying Amber Atkins, she was a lovable, and sweet teenage

girl who can relate to everyone at some point in our lives. She

always looked on the bright side of everything, I loved it! Well maybe her next character could be a good one! I think you

will also enjoy the whole mock-documentary thing they have going

in the film! I also think you'll get a kick out of Kirsten

Dunst, Kirstie Alley, Allison Janney, and Ellen Barkin's

northern accent! It's a trip! I definitely give this

Body Shots (1999)

Nice plot line, just not good enough back-up

[14 November 2000]

I previewed this about two months ago, and I was impressed a little at the beginning but it faded throughout the rest of the movie! I thought Amanda Peet and Sean Patrick Flanery had good roles but the rest of the cast seemed like they were hanging on the bottom of a kite! I was a little disappointed in Tara Reid, I was expecting more than what I got. She has done such a great job in such films as "American Pie", "Cruel Intentions", and "Urban Legends", but somehow this movie just didn't suit her artistically at all. The movie was filled with pointless sex scenes, and the explicit sex scene with Brad Rowe getting his groove in the parking lot of a club. But, I think the whole rape issue in the film could've been left out because it was just boring and a waste of film. The whole he said-she said thing has been drawn out to make a movie a big mess, the only time it has ever worked was in "The Accused" and that's about it! I think "Body Shots" could've have been unmade but I mean it's a good movie to watch if you can't go to sleep but other than that, save your time, and read a book or catch up on what you've missed on "The West Wing".

Brokedown Palace (1999)

It truly takes you on a journey of true friendship!

[28 October 2000]

I previewed this film a long time ago, right when it came out on rental, and I truly enjoyed it! Yes, the stories plot has been used before in such films as "Return to Paradise" (which I also enjoyed!) but there is a uniqueness to this film! I think it might be the fantastic performances by the two leads (Claire Danes and Kate Beckinsale), or it might be the sadness of the story. The movie starts out with Claire Danes narrating how the two Americans got themselves into trouble in the first place. They you see their downfall after that. Bill Pullman portrays there lawyer Yankee Hank, and Jacqueline Kim plays his wife/assistant. Then you hear about Nick Parsons/Skip Karnes who is the ring leader for the two girls imprisonment. You witness the girls hope running dry and you feel as an audience member you just want to do something about this unfair accusation placed upon these two American girls. Then you have to glue the pieces together on who is innocent and who isn't. Throughout this depressing tale you get worked up and mad at Kate Beckinsale's characters parents and Claire Danes' father and everyone else whose not in the prison w/ them. The story does have a fantastic and emotional finale that will leave you w/ your jaw dropped to the floor and leave you definitely with a broken heart! It's definitely 10/10! You must go see this whenever you have the chance!

Boys Don't Cry (1999)

A Brilliant Work of ART!!!!

[6 October 2000]

When I saw this movie, I was expecting less then what i got. I can honestly tell you that I will never be the same after watching this movie. It moved me so much, it's hard to explain in so many words, but I felt it was heart-breaking, but intense all wrapped up together to fit on a screen. I think Hilary Swank has the most poignant power in her, it's electrifying. How she played the role of Brandon Teena is beyond me! How she transformed herself into this human-being of courage and honesty still amazes me to this day. This story will always have a place in my heart because it was written that way and it's REAL! Chloe Sevigny is magnificent as the shy-yet-disturbed Lana, who everyone grows to love. This movie has everything you need to make a solid picture. It has the conflict, the heart, the soul, the honest acting, and the reality of it all! I think Kimberley Peirce should be proud for the work of ART she has done....she should be honored to have such a fine cast portray this true to life and real story! I give 11/10 stars!