Jeff's Reviews

Thoughts on every movie I've ever seen.

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Knocked Up (2007)

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2007

You have a drama dealing with some pretty serious issues and seriously tormented characters. You see not 1, not 2, but 3 shots of a baby emerging from a vagina. And it’s supposed to be a comedy, too? The mix doesn’t work. John Hughes is one of the only people…

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Blood Diamond (2006)

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2007

A well-made film and a touching story. Zwick has really fine-tuned his art. DiCaprio nails it. A completely believable character. Hounsou turns in a strong performance as well.

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Another Day in Paradise (1998)

Reviewed on May 23, 2007

Drugs and violence without much character development. Feels like it was made by a film student. Wagner is spunky and cute.

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16 Blocks (2006)

Reviewed on May 21, 2007

Just not all that interesting.

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The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

Reviewed on May 21, 2007

I tried and tried and tried, but I could not get into the story. Didn’t care about any of the characters.

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Live from Baghdad (2002)

Reviewed on May 21, 2007

OK story, pretty good cast. Keaton is unannoying and even likeable. Something different.

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Deal of the Century (1983)

Reviewed on May 18, 2007

Goofy story. A young Chase is confident and mildly engaging.

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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

Reviewed on May 17, 2007

Quite a story. Not quite as biting as Moore’s stuff, but pretty well-researched.

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King Kong (1976)

Reviewed on May 8, 2007

Though topical in the 70’s, the big oil subplot is a bit forced. Peter Jackson told the story better. Effects are a bit clumsy. Lange was cute.

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United 93 (2006)

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2007

Easy drama. Good performances by lots of no-name actors.

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