Jeff's Reviews

Thoughts on every movie I've ever seen.

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Home (2009)

Beautiful sweeping photography, much like that of the “Planet Earth” series, from what must have been a Steadicam hanging from a helicopter. But the bird’s eye views are, unfortunately, accompanied by a bird’s eye view of biology and ecology. The lack of new and specific information makes it seem a…

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The Great Global Warming Swindle (2007)

It’s a convincing argument from a lot of people who seem to know what they’re talking about. Many of the interviews are framed badly, but the graphs are pretty and voiceover is articulate. Definitely felt good to hear that maybe I’m not such a horrible person after all. And then…

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Hollow Man (2000)

Amazing effects and surprisingly creepy!

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Carlin at Carnegie (1983)

Groundbreaking for his time, maybe. But it seems a bit juvenile now.

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Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1986)

Goldberg’s definitely cool (I like all the swearing) but only moderately funny. How does her computer start talking?

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Surf’s Up (2007)

Quality animation, witty dialogue, and adult humor to rival Pixar’s productions. LaBeouf’s great at voiceover. Definitely made by surfing lovers. Beautiful ending.

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The Parent Trap (1998)

The effects are surprisingly good, and Lohan turns in a surprisingly convincing performance for such a young girl. It’s too bad she was wrapped up with these kiddie movies. Would have been interesting to see if she could have pulled off a dramatic role as a youngster.

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Crimewave (1985)

So horrible.

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Cocoon: The Return (1988)

Not as touching as the first, but not a bad sequel. The aliens were a bit goofy.

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Cop Land (1997)

Fantastic Scorsese-ish cast, and a nice Scorsese-ish story, but it wasn’t as engaging as I would have liked it to be.

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