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National Treasure (2004)

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2004

Another one off the Hollywood conveyor belt. Not bad, but nothing special. While I like Cage, I think he’s getting a bit old and goofy to be an action star, I think. Kruger is hot.

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Cosmic Voyage (1996)

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2004

Better effects than Cosmos, but not nearly as in-depth. It’s almost “dumbed down” a bit.

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Moore is very resourceful, graphic, funny, and matter-of-fact in his informative critique of America’s gun culture. Llike Fahrenheit 9/11, it gets a bit convoluted at times, but in the end it’s a thorough and thoughtful exploration of the topic.

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Mean Girls (2004)

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2004

Pretty witty high school comedy, like Romy & Michelle’s High School Reunion. Smarter than most SNL productions. McAdams is hot, and Chabert has grown up nicely.

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Van Helsing (2004)

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2004

Very glossy, in that the lighting, framing, and effects are all perfect. Unfortunately, the non-stop action prevents the development of a story. Beckinsale is smoking.

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2004

I think Tarantino loves himself too much. Nice music, some pretty good kung fu (with a silly amount of blood). Overall there’s just way too much style and not enough story.

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The Castle (1997)

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2004

I really wanted this one to be funny, but it really wasn’t. I wanted it to be witty and smart, but it was just silly. I was hoping Bana would shine in a minor role, but he was nothing. The story is mildly interesting, and Caton’s decent performance carries it.…

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Cold Mountain (2003)

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2004

Good as a period piece, with what feels like authentic civil war action and a brutal look at frontier life. But the story is lacking. This guy risks everything to return home to a woman that he hardly knows, the reunion is weird and unsatisfying, and then he’s shot dead?…

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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2004

Pretty cool story, if not a bit slow. The acting is all refreshingly nostaligic. Amazing that they used Olivier. Very comic-like, much better than Batman and The Hulk. The soft glow gives it a nice feel and helps to mask most of the CGI work. Wouldn’t it be cool to…

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2004

Total mindfuck of a movie. Very effective in making things dream-like, with its set design, cinematography, editing, special effects, and music all working to make you feel like you’re looking at things you shouldn’t be looking at, like you’re running but not getting anywhere. Carrey is wonderful. Made from a…

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