Yes, of course I liked this. Like I even need to type this “review”. Terry Gilliam is da man!
Category Archives: Reviews
Three for the Road
Who cares? What ever happened to Kerri Green anyway?
Three Amigos
I can honestly say that I’m sick of writing about movies that I haven’t seen in years and didn’t really love when I did see them. What can I say about this one? Just another way to waste away a couple hours.
The Thomas Crowne Affair – 1999
Almost a James Bond movie. All in all it was good, although I think the investigator figured out “who did it” a little quickly. Perhaps that was just in order to speed the plot along? There are a few things in this movie that didn’t make a whole lot of logical sense, but what the hell. I hear that many women think Pierce is sexy, that’s probably a good enough reason for half the population to go see this. After all, I spend so much time talking about babes in movies, I guess I should give equal time.
This is Spinal Tap
It is! Just plain funny. A great satirical look at rock n roll. The best was the way that the musicians try to be so “deep” and “serious” when they’re really all just a bunch of idiots. Art imitating life?
The Thin Red Line
What really bothered me about this movie were all the good reviews it got. This was an extremely boring movie. I think I know why it got good reviews though, all these ridiculous movie critics care more about the emotional side of war than the actual fighting of it. Yes, war is tough, it brings out some crazy emotions in people, but that’s not all it does. Every single person in this movie had some major character “hang-up” which caused them to be dysfunctional. It was so overblown it was ridiculous. On top of that, the pace of this movie would make a snail bored. How many times do they have to flashback to some farm field in Iowa? It takes forever for anyone to say anything or do anything in this movie. The only redeeming quality of this film was the cinematography. It did look good. (and the pace did pick up a bit toward the end)
Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead
One of your complicated-plot, stylish (with just a tinge of comedy) mobster movies… well, not that complicated, but you get the picture. It’s right in the middle of the pack of such movies, if you like this kind of stuff, go see it… if not, don’t.
The Thing – 1982
My favorite alien/horror/suspense movie… at least when it came out. (I saw the original “thing” from the 50’s – it was stupid.) This movie keeps you guessing the whole way through, and the ending was great. This is probably the only movie that ever gave me real “chills”… of course that probably had more to do with my being like 12 years old when it came out.
They Live
Just put on the damn sunglasses. I really hated that scene with a passion. As for the movie? It was pretty dumb, especially the theme music, which is stuck in my brain.. aaaahhh!!!!
There Will Be Blood
And there was. One man’s battle with everything – himself, his family, society, and even God. When he wins the last battle? the best line of the movie – I’m done. This wasn’t a life changing movie, but it was an intersting character study.
There’s Something About Cameron Diaz
er… Mary. I really wanted to hate this movie since everybody thought it was SO funny. But, despite my most cynical efforts, I didn’t. It was pretty funny. It wasn’t the funniest or best movie I ever saw, but it was worth watching. I didn’t get too much out of the physical humor (like the dog stuff, or the “hair gel”). The characters were just all believable… yet at the same time unbelievable. My favorite had to be Warren. I think what made this movie work best was how nothing was “forgotten” or left hanging. Everything which happened in the movie had something to do with the plot, and it all flowed really well.
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
You know the sound of the Theremin, even if you’ve never seen one. It’s the musical instrument that’s famous for that spooky sound in 50’s sci-fi movies… This is a documentary about the instrument, it’s inventor (Leon Theremin), and it’s most famous virtuoso, Clara Rockmore. Thankfully, the documentary was made just before some of the key players died. I was really impressed to hear & see Clara Rockmore play the Theremin with a serious, professional attitude & skill. I guess it’s proof that the beauty of music isn’t in the way the music is created, but in how it’s played and heard.
Tequila Sunrise
I didn’t really understand the appeal of this one. It felt like watching the life of a middle-aged man who is trying to get a date with a fat divorcee. (Not literally, but it was about that exciting)
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Just a lot of fun… and so fast-paced that I think the whole thing was really only one scene (maybe two). Plus, it had a great ending that didn’t cop-out. Stay tuned for T4: The Governator.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Cool, but for different reasons than T1. This one made up for “less originality” with “better effects” and more action. It was indeed a fun movie to watch.
The Terminator
Very cool. Of course, you’ve probably already seen the movie, or heard that it was good. If I have any complaint it’s “use more light”. I know this was supposed to be a dark movie, but come on! (I’m not complaining, it was still an excellent movie)
Teen Wolf
Yes, I saw this. Sorry, I promise not to do it again. Hey! I did NOT see Teen Wolf Too! so at least I have that going for me. I remember seeing an interview with the “star” of Teen Wolf Too, and he was going on about how it was “too” not “two”, so it was a really clever title. I guess that’s about all he could come up with.
Taxi Driver
Great movie that I finally saw. Interesting how timely it is, even though it was almost 30 years old when I first saw it. I guess there will always be directionless loners looking for something to believe in or fight for. After all, if you believe in nothing, what’s the point of anything?
Tank Girl
I liked this movie. I’m not ashamed to admit either. I don’t think many people understood that it was supposed to have a “cartoonish” look to it. Most people just saw that as cheap and stupid. Of course, I am a much more advanced version of human, so I could fully understand and appreciate the artistic aspects of this fine piece of cinema. Sorry for all you dimwits out there, you’re missing out.
The Tall Guy
Rare. Rowan Atkinson being his funny self, and Jeff Goldblum “not” being a misfit genius. Worth a look if it happens to be on.
Sybil
One of those movies I saw years ago when I was young. I don’t remember much of it except that it was a bit freaky. This does raise the question… does anything we do when we’re too young to remember it count?
Switchback
Seriously stupid. I saw this in a hotel at Cajon pass. The only channel they had was HBO – nothing else. This movie’s plot just didn’t make logical sense. They never really had a reason that the bad guy was bad, or the good guy was good, they just were. If you liked this movie, you have no brain… at least no analytical part of a brain.
Sweet and Lowdown
Thoroughly entertaining. This is the story of Emmet Ray, a jazz guitar virtuoso from the early part of the 1900’s. To be honest, I don’t even know if there actually was an actual person, or whether it was all an elaborate “made-up documentary” by Woody Allen (I’d find that amusing if true). Well, I suppose I could figure it out with a little investigation next time I go on-line. Anyway, it’s a good fun character-study movie, Sean Penn did a great job. Anyone wanna go shoot rats at the dump and look at trains?
Sweeny Todd
Blood. So much blood, it’s not even blood. So much anger, it’s not even anger. So much revenge it’s not even revenge. Tim Burton can tend to hit or miss. He really hit with this one – everything came together perfectly. Same deal with Johnny Depp – when he’s good, he’s really good…
Swamp Thing
The best of the “Tramauville” (sp?) movies. Gore! Guts! and Plantlife!