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Secondhand Lions (2003)
Secondhand Lions = First Rate Entertainment
I see just about every movie that comes out in the theatre and this was by far, one of the best films of the year. I really enjoyed the story and the interaction with Haley, Robert, and Michael. I'm no prude, but -- it is refreshing to see a movie that doesn't have to rely on language, nudity, violence and sex to be good. After seeing Robert Duval's standout performance in this film and OPEN RANGE (along with his various other films) I can say that he is fast becoming one of my favorite actors next to Robert De Niro. Go see this movie!!
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
Not Bad
I had the day off today and decided to go catch Dickie Roberts. Don't get me wrong, this won't be on Oscar's must see movie list -- but, this movie was pretty funny in some parts with a few saccarine filled "Full House" moments thrown in for good measure. David Spade had some very funny lines - especially when he's tearing up the fat kids bullying his new "brother". There were a lot of funny cameos in the movie from former child actors and the ending was worth the price of admission. Go see this and laugh.......
Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
Crystal Lake Nightmares: The Body Count Continues...
Freddy and Jason are back! Jason pulled no punches and Freddy spared no wisecracks. Considering that both of these franchises have become parodies of themselves, this was a pretty decent start to a (hopefully) new franchise. I thought how the film makers brought Freddy and Jason together was very interesting. The only problem I had with the movie was how easily the Elm Street Kids conveniently pieced it all together and realized why Freddy and Jason were together and that Freddy feared fire and Jason feared water. Other than that, I thought this was a lot better than Jason X. I can't wait for the rematch!!!!
Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Good Popcorn Movie
Just got back from the theatre and thought I'd post my 2 cents. This movie did not let me down like that P.O.S. JASON X did. I thought this was better than H20. I don't have much more to add other than this. Earlier, someone posted that the Myers' house was clean in Halloween 6 and all dusty and dirty in this movie. When H20 came out, the film makers threw out the storyline concerning parts 3-6. (part 3 had nothing to do with the franchise anyway!) That's why H20 was "TWENTY YEARS LATER". So, anything having to do with parts 3-6 does not apply to H1, H2, H20 and RESURRECTION. You can look at parts 3-6 as a bad dream...........................maybe LAURIE STRODE'S!!!!!!
Jason X (2001)
As Wayne & Garth would say, "You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll hurl"
As a pre-teen growing up in the 1980's, I was a big fan of the FT13 films. They used to frighten me and actually make me jump out of my seat. As I grew older, I would watch them on cable or rent them whenever I was down for a little nostalgia. I was 17 whenever JASON GOES TO HELL came out and it was the first FT13 film I saw in the theatre. Needless to say, that movie sucked -- but, I've seen it several times since. I first heard about JASON X about 2 years ago and was actually pretty excited about it. It was supposed to come out over a year ago -- but, there was a lot of personnel problems over at NEW LINE and the release date kept getting pushed out. Finally, the movie had an official release date and the countdown began. I told my wife that we were "so there" on opening night and she just cringed with total anticipation. You see, she was never into the FT13 movies and really had no interest in seeing it. Well, needless to say, WE went to the movie on opening night and along with about 12 other people, walked away feeling like NEW LINE and everyone involved owed us back our money. WHAT HAPPENED? Where was that kick-ass movie that the trailer hinted at? Now, some of you would say, "Well, by now, you should have known better", -- and you know what, you are probably right. When the movie first started, I was excited and I actually jumped out of my seat in one of the opening scenes. Then, somewhere along the way, JASON X became a cross between ALIENS, STAR TREK, and ERNEST GOES TO SPACE. In other words, EVIL GOT A COMEDY UPGRADE. For a minute, I though "NATIONAL LAMPOON" was behind it. If I had wanted to go see a comedy, I would have seen "VAN WILDER" again. This movie didn't just stink, IT STANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!