Reviews

I really want to like this movie. Its almost the new "2001" at times with visually stunning scenes... yet lacking in a stronger story. Some very good acting...

Yes, it will bring childhood memories (of boys for sure)... and family... but when the film finished I was just numb... of going through such a long movie.

So be aware before watching that it is slow and long. That it has some spiritual tones... if you are warned before it might be better. Its not a popcorn movie for sure... and from the comments in the IMDb it does work for many. It just didn't touch me sufficiently.

I was aghast to see this movie rated 8.0 here... its a 6'er maybe if it had some narrative.

The main character is lame to a point of being annoying. I was cheering against him... he has nothing likable. The story is very flat and silly. The video game thingy is cute but gets tiresome quite fast. The Exes though (which I was cheering for) were quite funny... there as some good one liners... some funny moments but otherwise overall it's weak.

I think only teenagers, full time videogamers and indy/alternative people might appreciate this film. So if you've had sex and you are over 18... avoid this movie... please.

Sigourney Weaver hits the mark as a true story mother Mary Griffith. Great acting. The family too. The movie might seem a bit slow, but in fact it takes it time to show how Mary and her son Bobby eventually took life changing decisions.

I read so much on the internet from fundamentalist christians and what they think about gays. It's hard for them to have a level headed view of homosexuality. I think this film is a unique opportunity to think about how they deal with gays and their religion that should be about love and acceptance.

The movie certainly is a tear jerker and I hope it has a wider audience. I recommend it.

So it's visually great and action filled. Yet nature documentaries also give me great shots of exotic places.

Somewhere they delved too much into the technical "Let's make new visual sensations" and forgot to make a story that would really capture our imagination.

As for the Na'Vi culture and Planet Pandora... during the film I had this constant impression that the director underestimates the public's intelligence. So he kept things nice and easy to understand. The aliens are basically North American native Indians transported to a night glowing jungle. Elves mixed with Indians... same hair cuts and weapons. The big bad Na'Vi guy even has the voice of the iconic native American actor Wes Studi ! They even have hands, nails and all sorts of human features. Basically blue big humans.

So does "Pocahontas in space" hold up ?! Kind of. Its fun. Its an eye full. In 3 years we won't remember this film anymore. Why ? Because it doesn't really grab my imagination. Still worth watching... but a better script writer and a bit more effort in making the Na'Vi really alien would have made this a true classic.

This films seems like those paintings or drawings we spoil because we try to put too much into it. Until the middle it seemed like a really good film... the couple seemed almost real... a good story about getting over the loss of a loved one.

Then come the corny parts in Ireland... a way too perfect "how we got together" scene written it seems by a 13 year old girl. That totally sunk the movie... getting to the end was torture by then. Yet it so came close to being a good movie... that is the saddest part.

The last scene with her mom laughing was so so corny it prompted me to write this review. Please stop script writers from doing this damage to films... drama stories can be good... but do try harder.

Your Sincerely

PS: I hope some producer reads this

First I must say that I enjoyed the first Underworld movie. I was intrigued and curious to learn about Vampires and Lycans and so forth. In this last part (hopefully) of the series I just feel sorry for how pathetic the vampires are. At least in the first part you had the tight leather clothes... now vampires seem like besieged victims of bad pest control problem. They look and act like haughty white pasty humans.

Some ideas were neat... the whole thing with human nobles was interesting. Pity the acting was abysmal. The slave thingy too was feasible.

Other things just hit me as pathetic. Spoilers now. Castle walls that can be jumped over in a few steps ? Enemies that don't attack during the day ? Big bad ancient vampires that take ages to join combat and then run away from a fledgling lycan leader after a minute or so ? Werewolves that den close to their enemies ? Lycans that raid armouries... for what ? They don't use axes and swords or armor ! A vampire leader so inept he manages to have just about everyone against him ? The romance is so unconvincing its sad.

So I don't recommend this film unless you get it online or buy a very cheap movie ticket. Some of the action is good to OK. Certainly the vampires armor and weapons are interesting. Otherwise a very weak script that was badly put together and uses all sorts of inane plot twists.

Is the action good like Rambo ? No.

Is this Bond sophisticated and smart ? No.

Is the story coherent ? No.

Is the direction good ? No.

Are their any spy gadgets ? No.

Does Bond have sex with 2 or more women ? No.

Is this a James Bond movie after so many "No's" ? NO ! To make it worst... its not like the other Bond movies were great script and direction pieces. Still somehow they managed to flunk this movie. The Bond brand is SO EASY to follow. They only got the exotic chase sequences in right.... and even then its somehow not exciting.

The movie loses so much time whining about Vesper from the last movie in the end you become fed up.

Sadly this seems to be the worst Bond...

I actually had fun watching the movie. Never sure if I was laughing at the absurdity of it all... or the fact that I managed to have fun even if the film's script is non-existent.

Weavers that form an assassin's league ? A machine that spits out target names ? Curving bullets ? Flying in circles ?

At some point they decided a cohesive script would get in the way of the special effects. The story is so silly and without reason that in the end of the movie you feel unsatisfied. Its not like Matrix or other movies where you feel immersed in a different reality. That the "magic" of it all makes sense.

I'm specially sorry that such a promising young actor is losing his time making such a silly movie.

The action is still good... matrix wannabe in many ways... but fun. Just don't bring your brain along.

A Great Documentary. In a very earnest, humble and honest manner. Focusing on his family made this film especially endearing.

I had to write a review. I highly recommend this to Americans especially. Having lived many years in an American High School environment, I know how obsessed with being winners and not being losers has made Americans eternally unhappy. Not everyone is going to be a movie/rock/muscle star. 95% of people will be "losers". So what is wrong with being an "underachiever" ? Apparently everything in the USA.

Several reviews seem to focus only on the main issue of the steroid use... but its clear that the Director gives us a great glimpse of the American psyche and how that has lead to a massive use of drugs and double moral standards on their use. Who are our heroes ? Why ? Why aren't people ever satisfied with who they are ? Fame obsession is making people feel bad about themselves... and the director in a masterful way showed how his heroes aren't all they seem to be. Great Job !! Seems Americans are becoming great documentary makers ! Congratulations and I hope to see more stuff from this director.

It is hard to evaluate this "documentary". It certainly starts out very well... they debunk Christianity's basis very well... but to the end they start flying into fantastic conspiracy theories that actually seem to contradict the current manipulative techniques.

How can you divide and conquer... if you have one world government ? Duh.

I certainly can understand elites of various countries suckering people in... but coordination of disparate elites in such an effective way ? Very hard to believe.

Watch it. Somethings are real eye openers and its the best case yet presented on how 9/11 simply doesn't add up.

I can't say how disappointed I am with Episode III. Its been quite a while since I've seen such weak plot devices, bad script and awful acting. Sure its better than Episodes I and II but that isn't exactly praise worthy.

Its a good action movie... and nothing more. If you really enjoy the Star Wars universe see Clone Wars or the original trilogy only.

Without giving spoilers... I wasn't convinced at all by the conversion of Anakin... or Palpatine's silly approach to corrupting Anakin. During the film they repeat it over and over like 10-15 times in a vain attempt to convince the viewer its important.

Good things ? Well the jokes and comic breaks were quite funny. The droid voices and actions were hilarious. So please neglect bad script writing, senseless dialog and weak directing... and focus on the fun action, beautiful CGI of planets, and naturally the real hero of the series: R2D2.

Having read all the comments before I would just like to reinforce that the film is about innocence and idealism. I don't think the director really is doing "propaganda" for leftist ideas or revolutions. The "leftie" characters were aptly shown as naive and even outright dumb. The capitalist wasn't a monster or inhuman either.

I don't think the "alternative" end explanation for Hardenberg being an accomplice makes any sense. He obviously remains "establishment". The message on the wall is clearly for him. In the end I was saddened that Hardenberg didn't have some empathy or learn a bit himself. I think he really was once a SDS member and a revolutionary himself, though naturally he played it up a bit to save his skin.

It also shows that life and the system eventually get us all. We end up boring and all about conformity. Our youthful rebellion becoming a comfortable obedience. We just want our paychecks and suburban homes.

Its also sad to read so many commentaries about "lefty" film... the film is so much more than just the politics in it.