Jeff's Reviews

Thoughts on every movie I've ever seen.

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Best of the Best (1989)

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2014

An implementation of the Rocky/Karate Kid formula, but it’s pretty lousy. A ragtag collection of B and C actors. Roberts is awful.

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A Very Brady Sequel (1996)

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2014

Once again, amazingly faithful to the original series. This parody really works. Glad whole cast came back. Gary Cole as Mike is fabulously deadpan. Matheson isn’t so great, though. Or at least the writing for him isn’t so funny.

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Clear History (2013)

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2014

Just like Curb Your Enthusiasm. Lots of improv and a few funny moments, but some of it seems a bit forced. This one was made for TV, but I wonder if it’s possible to make a big commercial movie in which every scene is mostly improvised. Has that ever been…

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2014

Kind of fun. Stiller’s comedy always has a bit of heart in it.

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The Bourne Legacy (2012)

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2014

The whole thing has a very James Bond feel, only instead of the hero acting on official government business, this hero is evading his own government. There’s a certain polish and international quality that reminds me of 2006’s Casino Royale. Interesting that Daniel Craig visited his wife Rachel Weisz during…

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Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2014

Poorly shot and edited, and the ape masks/prosthetics/makeup are starting to look a bit cheap. Architecture and hairstyles and sideburns give it away as a 70’s movie. I wonder if there’s ever been a period piece made that doesn’t give away the era in which it was produced through it’s…

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Under the Sea 3D (2009)

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2014

Beautiful photography and great 3D effects. How are these sea creatures not afraid of what must be a hulking camera? Carrey’s pretty good and flashes a hint of his trademark humor. I wonder how funny he could make a documentary like this if given free reign. The environmental message a…

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Miracle (2004)

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2014

Disney did a pretty good job with this one. Some dramatic liberties were taken, but the film properly honors the memory of Brooks and team. Has Disney made any other historical dramas? Carefully shot, with great sets and costumes, muted colors, old feel film stock, and good hockey action. This…

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We Fight to Be Free (2006)

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2014

Jumps around a bit, but the performances and production quality are really great. A lot more than I expected for a short at the Mount Vernon visitor center. Roché was an interesting choice for Washington but pulls it off. Bit confused that Lang (of current Avatar fame) jumps back and…

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Awakenings (1990)

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2014

A touching story, nicely directed by Penny Marshall. This generation’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. De Niro and Williams are both great. Williams did indeed have a knack for drama. Around this time, mental disabilities (Rain Man) and old people rediscovering the magic of life (Cocoon) made for trendy…

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