I was looking through my old video's last night and came across The Mask of Zoro so i watched it and wow I forgot how good of a film it is! I think all the actors were perfectly chosen they all seemed to fit the parts so well!! And I love the fight scene on the horses

I felt the movie mocked their whole social customs, TV programs, etc.

Ocean\'s Twelve - (Soderbergh;2004;USA) - **1/2
Ocean's 11 must compensate Benedict's money with interest, however they end up competing with others on their next score.
An unnecessary sequel, that while a fun movie, is dull in many spots. It's direction has style, but that's all it has. It has neither the fascination or the entertainment of the predecessor. It's purpose seems to be an exploitation sequel.

This has to be one of the worst sequels ever made.

Meh, it wasn't that bad. I can name dozens of worse sequels.

I never saw Get Shorty but we got Be Cool at work early so I decided to watch it before I left for the summer. I liked the beginning of it but after about 45 minutes to an hour, I was pretty bored with it. The same thing between Cedric the Entertainer and John Travolta kept happening, Uma & John's dance sequence wasn't all that good, and Harvey Keitel is getting old. It started off good but I was very grateful when it ended

Paths of Glory - (Kubrick;1957;USA) - ****
After an evasive action during battle, a group of French soldiers are made examples of by their superiors in WW1 France.
One of the greatest anti-war films ever. Kirk Douglas gives an excellent performance, even better then Spartacus. The film is supported well by Adolphe Menjou and George Macready. Hats off to Kubrick for staying true to the novel's end, supporting the film's message much better. A classic war drama.
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I saw the new Star Wars movie. It was very good. Interesting to see how everything came to be. I'll give it 8/10

I just watched A Better Tomorrow II. I have never seen A Better Tomorrow I but I heard II was better, plus I wanted to see it because some may remember it from True Romance. It's the movie that Alabama is watching before Clarance pays a visit to our dear friend Drexel. The movie was pretty good and the end scene (which is part of what Alabama is watching) is pretty awesome!

I went to see it in the cinema when it first came out and didn't think much of it at all, the first was one good as it had a good enough storyline but there seemed to be no point to this film at all

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace - (Lucas;1999;USA) - **1/2
The Trade Federation invades Naboo. Anakin is discovered by Qui Gon and Obi Wan, and the mythical Sith rises again.
The story is still interesting although Lucas went too generic on the direction. One of the problems is the annoying addition of Jar Jar, among a few other characters. Many parts of this look very good however, such as the Naboo temples, pod designs, and Darth Maul among other things. Some of the actors were good and some not. A very half and half film at times. It overuses CGI although the next prequel would fall further. I wonder how this would look if Lucas decided to start from the beginning in the 70's.

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - (Lucas;1977;USA) - ****
The Jedi are now believed to be extinct just as the Sith used to be. The empire kidnaps Princess Leia to find a hidden rebel base, and her rescue depends on Obi-Wan, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewie, and two droids.
A classic Sci-Fi film that has an excellent story from Lucas. Although Lucas isn't a good writer dialogue-wise, there are some great quotes. Guinness' acting is supreme in this film and the whole entertainment value is immense. Although I think Empire is greater, this is a very close second. Definitely the greatest Sci-Fi/Fantasy series ever.
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Starwars Eppisode VI: The Return of the Jedi

Out of all six I think I have probably seen this one the least ammount of times so I watched it again. As good as it is, I just cant help but strongly feel that it was forced and a little over the top. Certain characters like Luke and Leia come into their own, while characters like Han, Lando, and Vader lose their edge. Visually it is far superior to its two predesesors, and Hamil's acting does get a little bit better. But, as hard as I am on it, I still think it is a great film.

9/10

Return of the Jedi is definitely inferior to the last two, but it still has it's great moments. Mainly the scene with Vader, Luke, and Palpatine. I love it when Vader implicates Leia's seduction and Luke rages at him.

The Bridge on the River Kwai - (Lean;1957;USA) - ****
British POWs are forced to build a Japanese bridge unaware there are other soldiers told to destroy it.
Everything an epic should be, The shots are memorable with excellent cinematography. The performances of William Holden, Alec Guinness, and Sessue Hayakawa are all great. This is also influential. It reminded me of a bridge a decade later Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach would be involved in. A classic epic which makes me wanna see more from Lean.

Wayne's World-
I just revived this movie last night for the first time in years. How could I have lost such a funny movie?! I forgot I remembered so much of it. (<--My mom doesn't think that statement makes sense... ) I love Garth's Foxy Lady scene.

Phantom of the Opera-
I can't recall if this was mentioned on this thread before, and if so, I apologize. Has anyone seen the POTO movie, or possibly the show? My high school band performed a piece with songs from it for our concert, and I've become quite obsessed with it. I'd love to see the show, but I've yet to even catch all of the movie. We started it in class, but sadly, we ran out of time.

Paid in Full
Fabulous acting, fabulous story, entertaining. One of the best films of it's genre
10/10

El Mariachi (92/Robert Rodriguez/Mexico, US) 7.5/10

A movie with a solid and interesting story for as low as $7000 budget. What Rodriguez thought would be a limited video release in Mexico made it far better than he thought. If you ever watch this movie please do watch the extras and that 10 minute filming workshop on how to make a movie with a low budget. It has some great acting as well. Rodriguez earned $7000 by volunteering in a clinical experiment for three weeks.


Desperado (95/Robert Rodriguez/US, Mexico) 6/10

It doesn't have anything new to offer us after El Mariachi, except to show us what the original would have been when it is made in Hollywood with a higher budget and maybe better actors. I was really disappointed with this sequel. I'm still to watch the third installment, Once Upon a Time in Mexico.

Afsaneh, Once Upon a Time in Mexico is entertaining, but very, very bad. If Desperado didn't do it for you, neither will this. Aside a few good examples of editing and camera movement the film has absolutely nothing good in it other then a few good actors like Johnny Depp and Dafoe. I have nothing against Banderas but he wasn't good in this either. The movie's plot is down into the ridiculous category and was simply made to be another attempt by Rodriguez to be Tarantino (he doesn't come close) like he did with Desperado.

That said, I was entertained for what it is, a gun fest. In one particular scene Banderas tells another man "I guess I will have to kill you all." After that he brandishes a sawed-off shotgun and an assault rifle out of nowhere. Stupid. I'd probably five it one or a half of a star.

Yeah, I've heard it is even worse than Desperado but I'll only give it a try because of Johhny Depp!

Are you Mexican or Mexican't?

I've watched only Desperado of the three, and I confess it's witty and mocking. I liked it, but there were some things we could certainly be spared.

I just watched The Aviator. I thought it was excellent, but it seemed a whole lot longer than 3 hours. Say what you will about Leonardo DiCaprio, he was excellent in this film, and is definitely on his way to become one of America's greatest actors (of this generation, anyway). Definitely not among Scorsese's best, but excellent nonetheless.

Election - (Payne;1999;USA) - ***1/2
A snobby over-achiever is running for school president. Her teacher who dislikes her personality inspires a jock into running against her.
When I saw the "MTV Productions" logo I almost lost hope. However Payne didn't disappoint me. Although not as good as About Schmidt or Sideways, this film is a great comedy. It uses narration very well to deepen it's characters, as well as the humor. Payne's direction is great as usual.
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If I had not watched El Mariachi, I might have not hated it that much. But as a sequel, is very weak and has no new story to tell.

I never saw El Mariachi or Desperado but I was very disappointed with Once Upon A Time In Mexico. I only saw it once and once was enough because I thought it sucked

All the good vibes I'm getting about the third movie!!

Well, for most part, I agree with DV, Rodriguez tries to do it Tarantino style and he fails miserably. I didn't like how he made quite a stupid comedy out of a good drama to make it at the box office.

That's the kind of hype I fear Sin City may have. I mean it blasted into IMDB's top list, but I think it could be the same hype as Spider Man 2, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Untouchables.

It looks interesting. Both good and gaudy at the same time.

I'm really looking forward to watching Sin City nonetheless. but I agree, Spider Man 2 sucked big time. Pirates of the Caribbean was saved for me with Johnny Depp , and The Untouchables was not that good that I had heard.

Yeah, The Untouchables had an annoying score as well as corny acting. I still enjoy it for DeNiro's scenes and that one murder scene with the opera intercut.

Pirates was a good movie, but nowhere near Top 250 good. Depp was the redemption for Bloom's horrid presence. It would've been interesting as a realistic film rather then a half-fantasy Disney movie.

The Incredibles (04/Brad Bird/US) 9/10

Its story is on another level, far better than any animation movie that I've ever seen. Pacing is not too long nor too short, but very well balanced. And the animation is just fabulous. But this looks like a beginning for animation; I wouldn't say this is going to be the best ever. You never know what these magicians come up with the next year.