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Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
A solid story provides a good foundation for Murphy’s comedy and charm. May have been the first film to truly define the style of the 80’s, and definitely the first film to expose the previously and strangely ignored subculture of Beverly Hills. In terms of the edginess, profanity, loose, casual…
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Inglourious Basterds (2009)
It looks like Tarantino finally wants to start making real films now. This is not the silly amalgamation of quirky characters typical of his previous work. Tarantino has crafted something more meaningful. This film has not one, but two real stories with real drama. From the first scene on the…
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Rocky III (1982)
Good continuation of the story. The characters are all evolving wonderfully. So I guess between Rocky II and Rocky III is when Rocky started taking steroids. He is noticeably more jacked in this one. The last scene is great, and the last shot is perfect.
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Shoot ‘Em Up (2007)
The action and one-liners are obviously over-the-top for comic effect, but it’s just too much. Why would Clive and Giamatti do this? Nice to see Clive delivering babies and back in a BMW again.
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Walker Payne (2006)
Patric’s always pretty cool, but this plot’s a little simple. Strickland is delicious.
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The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
A little boring. Decent performances all around, but none of them stick out as particularly dramatic.
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Religulous (2008)
Bill’s got some balls to take on religion in this country. This is something not even Michael Moore has done. Way to go. I wonder if they had bodyguards on location with them. Unfortunately, Maher takes a few gratuitous jabs while making his arguments. I know this is his schtick,…
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Stripes (1981)
Clearly a vehicle for Murray, and he’s got a certain panache. But comedies of the early 80’s were just rough. Nice cast. Ramis might be one of the most unfunny comedians of the 80’s. He’s always got a stupid little grin on his face.
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Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008)
A good effort by Bell. Very personal. He explores the problem by talking to an impressive number of people, thoroughly trying to show both sides of the issue. But which side is he on? Either way, I’m not sure that arguing for or against steroid use really addresses the root…
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