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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997)
Puns are bad. Pesci milks his persona. But if he’s gonna do that, he has to be funnier, more over the top. He can’t just ride it. Swanson’s hot.
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Black Rain (1989)
Not bad, but quite long, and I’m not sure why. Scott succeeds in creating a Bladerunner-ish set in and around Tokyo and fills it with ceiling fans. Douglas is pretty cool. I’ve always wondered why Garcia never had a real career. He’s got the look. Does he really lack dramatic…
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Stand by Me (1986)
A nice, simple Stephen King story. I remember enjoying it more when I was younger, but it still holds up pretty well. Amazing cast. The kids do a great job, delivering wonderfully written dialogue with ease.
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The King’s Speech (2010)
Firth delivers a courageous performance of an unflattering character. Rush is good, too. But I’m not sure there is enough drama here. The king’s impediment seems almost like an obstacle to the establishment of dramatic relationships between the characters. And if a dramatic wartime speech is the climax of the…
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The Stepfather (2009)
Some of the suspense is a bit forced, but Walsh is nice and creepy.
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The Dilemma (2011)
Not as bad as I expected. Howard’s sense of comedy is pretty basic, but Vaughn’s natural charm and punchy dialogue bring the laughs. The whole “dilemma” is a bit forced, but there are enough dramatic scenes to keep it engaging. Is Winona Ryder on drugs? Her last few performances featured…
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I'm a photographer, web developer, travel enthusiast, and movie buff living in Alexandria, Virginia, USA.In the summer of 1993, I started writing reviews for every movie I saw and haven't looked back. I'm up to 2,388 reviews now. This makes me cool or a complete dork, depending on your perspective.
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