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The Natural (1984)
Another period piece by Levinson that’s a bit long and slow. Elements of Pride Of The Yankees, Eight Men Out, and Major League. Does every baseball movie have to have an underdog hero, goofy teammates, scrupulous owners, and an out-of-reach love interest? Hobbs is a bit shady, so it’s hard…
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Troy (2004)
Was very excited about this one, but it falls a bit flat because the characters are not very well-developed. Bana is pretty good but I’m beginning to wonder if he’s really as talented as I thought he was after I first saw Chopper. Pitt’s OK, not quite as stunning as…
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Office Space (1999)
Coming from Mike Judge, I was afraid it would be cartoonish and dumb, but it was OK. Just a bit of overacting, and a few funny moments. Wish it was just a bit more subtle. Paul Willson looks just like Diedrich Bader.
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Above the Law (1988)
Seagal’s got some cool moves, but I’ve never bought into him as an action hero. He’s balding and he runs like a faggot. Chicks in his movies love him for no reason.
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Dead Presidents (1995)
A long movie that keeps us engaged because a lot happens and it’s well-told. Tate is turning into quite the actor. Tucker’s always fun to watch.
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)
The story follows Lymon up and down but doesn’t really go anywhere. Being biographical isn’t enough. Nava tries to make it artsy with various film stocks and editing but they don’t improve the film at all. Music sequences are lively but the dubbed singing takes away from them. Nice cast…
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Drunken Master (1978)
A pretty good story, better than I would have expected for an old kung fu movie. The kind of comedy they could get away with is amazing. Jackie’s pretty good, and the old man can really move. The sound effects are hilarious but typical: wind for fast punches, smacks for…
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Matchstick Men (2003)
Con man gets conned – a familiar formula. A bit slow, but a nice twist and a comfortable ending. I love the wink. Muted colors provide a nice effect. Good music.
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The Ladykillers (2004)
The Coen brothers are becoming a bit formulaic, with most of their recent movies being offbeat comedies about characters on the fringe playing dumb. Good acting all around, and great casting. Some funny moments, especially the IBS bit. Shit humor never gets old. Watching bodies fall into the garbage barge…
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Diner (1982)
A slice of life from the 50’s. Costume and set design is great, acting is genuine, dialogue is very natural. Levinson doing what he does best and with a nice cast. But it’s all a bit slow. Nothing too significant happens. Some focus-pulling and sound sync problems, common in other…
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