Reviews

The movie is photographed beautifully. The actors are some of my favorites. But the vile, vile, unbelievably vile and repugnant language, innumerable and loathsome, horribly pornographic sight-gags (some of which to my everlasting dismay I will never be able to un-see), uncountable, unconscionable jokes about rape and molestation, one-hundred-and-one different ways to say "semen", and more, more, yes, and still more, disgusting non-stop gross-out CRAP, finally made my stomach so literally turn that I actually felt ill during this movie. This, folks, may be the first time a movie has actually made me sick. Is there somebody I can sue? Is there any stopping the hellish "one-upmanship" that I've been seeing in man-gag (and I do mean "gag") comedies, where each successive movie gets more shocking, more foul, more misogynistic than the one before? And woe be unto any woman that dares to complain!! If the women complain, then they are seen as "not being good sports". 'Cause hey! it's all in good fun, you stuck-up prudes! Right?? There's a reason, guys, why using such incredibly sexually explicit language is considered a crime. It's called "sexual harassment" and every unsuspecting person that's exposed to this poisonous dose of prettily-wrapped excrement is a victim of it. And to think, with the expulsion of the more obscene parts, it might have been good... but no one seems to know how keep from going too far. It's as though the writers took that stupid dirty joke film "The Aristocrats" and thought they'd really be funny and hang a sword and sorcery theme on it. Just sad.

I really don't understand the negative comments on this wonderful film. Costumes, location, dialogue, performances, all totally excellent. It was a revelation seeing the incredible Icelandic landscapes alone! The music score was great, prefect in its moody richness. And I've become a huge Gerard Butler fan from watching this film; lord, the man suffered for this film, as did everyone on this shoot. Another very cool thing about this movie is that even though I've never heard before anyone try to convey how a Neanderthal might speak, this movie made me feel that now I have. And it was so weird and strange... perfect. These people-- the director, writer, actors and crew, of "Beowulf and Grendel"-- have given us a glimpse of Dark Ages Scandinavian life, more I think than any movie has ever done before. I thought the movie was just magic. An amazing movie, shot under incredibly difficult conditions. Watch the documentary about the making of "Beowulf and Grendel" called "Wrath of Gods" to really understand just how wonderful this movie is. I never get tired of watching both "Wrath of Gods" and "Beowulf and Grendel". Give them both a try!

I, like many others, must confess to a bit of disappointed surprise at the number of people who don't "get" this very funny and amazing effort, a true horror/comedy classic, lovingly and painstakingly created by the genius of Akroyrd and Company. With over 180 reviews (admittedly, many extremely negative) and 14 message board pages (and counting!) dedicated to it on this site alone, with more than a thousand comments pro and con (with the message board comments overwhelmingly majority "pro" it should be noted) about this incredibly funny, albeit dark movie, I think everyone would have to agree, "Nothing But Trouble" is at the very least an interesting nexus for thought, and perhaps worthy of some consideration from those who would see it cast to the bottom of the "Worst One Hundred" movie pit. It certainly does not belong there, with some of the most fabulous sets and set pieces I've ever seen in any movie, and truly greatest ensemble slap-stick choreography this side of the Hal Roach Studios. Yes, I would have to say to the poor guy that had nightmares after watching it, perhaps one shouldn't subject younger viewers to its macabre content. But for the rest of us twisted sisters, oh! what a funny, funny, holy mackerel, freakin' funny masterpiece this jewel of a black comedy is! Just loved it, ya'll. And I still laugh after many repeat viewings. Not many movies I can say that about. Not only brilliant, insanely complex staging and set design with a plethora of sight-gags to add layer upon layer of giggles, but a snapshot of Demi Moore at her absolute loveliest. A really great movie like this one is always going to elicit extreme opinions both for and against-- indeed, that's one litmus test for the category, "Great Movies". Do yourself a favor if you've never seen "Nothing But Trouble". Give this one a look. Twenty years later and I'm still laughing!

Well, I guess my Summary Title says it all. I never tire of watching either one of these two (Sunset and Sunrise) gems, strolling around Vienna or Paris with Jesse and Celine. I hope they get the next one together and out soon-- they only have 2 more years! But seriously, Richard, Julie, Ethan: forget the 9 year apart time line-- give us another Jesse/Celine fix asap! And then another, and another! Never stop, it would be the most fabulous thing, to see Jesse and Celine throughout all their life together. Awesome! And btw, I thought it was Ethan that should have received the Academy Award for "Training Day", not Denzel- even though I love Denzel, and admire his work very much. It was sort of the same situation as in "Rainman"-- Tom Cruise did a more incredible job than Dustin, but Dustin had the showier part. Just a btw, sorry to leave the gist of the thread. Just a shout-out to Ethan, ya'll. A wonderful, wonderful, and I feel, greatly under-appreciated, actor.

Okay. Calm down people. This movie is an overall very good movie– terrific cast, great sets, great costuming, lots of action and I've never seen Gary Oldman look so handsome. The actors did a really good job. Very entertaining. The book was boring, people. Boring boring boring. Don't you remember having to read it in high school? THE MOVIE IS MUCH BETTER. And I'll state this unequivocally-- it's way better than 90% better than most stuff I see on the big screen-- hands down. And the amateur critic that pulled the race card and said the Indians in this film were not depicted doing anything other than one dimensional, childish actions obviously didn't watch the scene where the two older tribeswomen were discussing Robert Duvall's character very astutely-- great dialogue! You other hater critics need to lighten up! Seriously. Loved the film.

I watched this movie on Netflix the other night, and I must confess, as irritating and badly acted as the first wife character was, and as creepy looking as I found Heston's unkempt beard and aging, weird, opened-mouthed expressions to be, I was surprised that I liked it, and that it actually scared me, twice! There's one quick scene in particular, which I will not spoil, but which actually gave me a nightmare. Dang. I have to give it an 8 for that and for the beautiful interiors of the tomb and the museums, and the obvious discomfort the on-location shooting had to have caused the actors and crew. The scratched-up and off-handedly bloodied left knee of Susanna York as she assists in translating some desert hieroglyphs is a case in point. An underrated and overlooked little gem.