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Eve's Bayou (1997)
Another fantastic film that didn't get the recognition :-(
I came across eve's bayou at the video store and decided to give it a shot. I am so glad I did. It is one of my favorite films. The story is outstanding and the acting has got to be some of best acting I have ever seen. Its a shame that there aren't enough quality roles for black actors because there are some fantastic black actors and actresses out there. I like to think I can recognize talent when I see it and the performances in this film were nothing short of top notch. I immediately went out a bought this movie after I had rented it because it was just that good. The voodoo/cajun/french/bayou vibe was cool and I think thats what attracted me to it to begin with when I rented it. Just wanted to share that with you folks and let you know that I would highly recommend this film.
Quiz Show (1994)
This is an example of an excellent film
This is one of my favorite films. I can't even begin to put it into words. I can't remember when I first saw this, I know it wasn't in the theatre, maybe on cable or maybe I rented it although I wouldn't normally rent this type of film. I sure am glad I was able to see it. It has to be one of the best films with regard to storyline, the acting is brilliant without a doubt. Robert Redford knows his stuff, no doubt about that. This is so well made. I bet there are thousands of folks out there who have never had the pleasure and I pity them because this movie deserves the highest honors and comes very highly recommended certainly by me.
Saw (2004)
This film was lousy
I may be in the minority but then again maybe not. I couldn't wait til it came out on video and raced to the video store to rent it. I couldn't believe it. I've never been so bored in my life. I couldn't believe all the people that hyped this piece of garbage up. The people that compared it to silence of the lambs need their heads examined in a big way. This movie seemed to me like it was thrown together at the last minute just to make some big bucks off the title. I guess they figured everyone would run out and see it which I guess they did but as far as quality storyline, acting etc. No way. I would put this in the same category with "open water" which was another boring terrible film. I do not recommend this film to anyone who wishes to stay awake during a film.
National Treasure (2004)
Very Good Film
I rented this not expecting much and was very pleased. It kept my attention throughout. This is an important issue with me because often times a movie will bore me and I will turn it off midway through. The last 2 movies and they weren't box office smash's by no means, in fact, I had never heard of national treasure but it was actually very exciting and interesting. This is the 2nd movie in the "non blockbuster, never heard of category" that I've been really happy with. The other one was suspect zero which I thought was very good as well. I'm not gonna be so easy to pass on these type of movies in the future. I've learned my lesson! I've probably missed out on some great films just because I never heard of them and they weren't box office smash hits!
Suspect Zero (2004)
I liked this movie
I wasn't sure what to expect when I rented this. It sounded good when I read the back cover but I got the impression it was low budget since I had never heard of it. I have to admit I was very pleased. This movie kept my attention throughout. The storyline was very good. I'm surprised about the negative comments. I guess its just a matter of opinion. I couldn't wait to see the movie "saw" when it came on video and rushed out to get it. I thought saw was terrible. I was bored throughout. I couldn't believe people were comparing it to Silence of the Lambs which is one of the best films ever made. Just goes to show, its all a matter of opinion. I myself would recommend Suspect Zero. I thought it was very good.