Ben's Movie Reviews - Page 4

PurpleSpiral · 03-15-2005, 11:39 PM

Watched a premiere screening of 'Millions' tonight at the Landmark Hillcrest.

A very fun family movie with crazy plot twists, fantasy/heavenly elements

, and a number of important lessons about money, family, and what prosperity really is.

bricheese · 03-16-2005, 12:18 PM

I saw millsion last week, it was a cute family movie, i went with a friend and some kids and they liked it.....I also saw RIng 2 last night....did anyone else see that?? It was kidna scary but i only scrame 5 times...hehe

BUt i did enjoy the movie and i liked it just as good as the first one...me and my friend thought the special effects were good..i would go see it...has anyone seen ice princess??? im kinda curious how that movie is.......its only rated G...

surfer · 03-16-2005, 03:37 PM

I saw Millions. It was pretty cool. Worth standing in line for.

I saw Ring2 and I liked it better than the first one. This time you get to find out what that weird stuff from the first movie is all about. Had some nice scary parts.

bendogg · 03-20-2005, 03:32 AM

Thanks for the 'Anger' reviews guys and gals. I went to see it Saturday by myself (yeah, I know it was a chick flick and going alone kinda makes me a loser, but too damn bad! I had 2 hrs to kill and I got in free!) and really enjoyed it.

Kevin Costner did a great job. I haven't really seen him play a character this laid-back before. A stark contrast to his character in The Bodyguard (which I also liked).

While it did move a little slow, I wasn't waiting for it to end. The 2 hours went by pretty fast for me. I was into all of the characters, but was blown away by Erika Christensen. She played Andy, and boy howdy is she beautiful!

I give this one an A-, which is better than average (a B) in my book.

I also saw the first 20 minutes of Robots and enjoyed it. I may have to take my mom and sistrers to see the whole thing sometime soon, or just wait for the DVD (rental). --Ben Dogg

PeachieGleem · 03-24-2005, 10:04 AM

What can i say, it was a kids movie and i know the kids in the theater seem very content with the show....

The animation was great...i am not going to say it was one of the best i have seen, but being free that was enough for me.....
It was funny.

For on a kids view, i would have given it a B

surfer · 03-24-2005, 02:02 PM

I rate this movie:
(A) I'd pay full price to see this one

Great film by a first time director. If you like art films this is one to see. It's fun seeing how this girl who is about to get married to a dull rich guy deals with this other guy she meets/kisses at a party. The end was not what I expected.

bricheese · 03-24-2005, 02:41 PM

I went to see miss congenialty 2, it was a good movie and fast passed, NOT BORING...i recomend it it had good stuff i would pay to see it and i give it a B...im going to see dear frankie tonight, seel see how it is

PeachieGleem · 03-24-2005, 02:42 PM

This was a great movie..... we enjoyed this....laughed so hard... and even laughed harder listening to ppl in the audience.

Comedy
1 hr. 37 min

Bernie Mac keeps you stitches of laughing....

Percy Jones (Bernie Mac) is taking no chances with his daughter Theresa's (Zoe Saldana) future. Even before he meets Simon Green, her latest boyfriend, Percy has him checked out. On paper, he passes with flying colors -- great job, good investments and a promising future. But there's one thing the credit report didn't tell him: Simon Green (Ashton Kutcher) is white.

I gave this movie an B+

bricheese · 03-25-2005, 01:06 AM

DEAR FRANKIE.....saw it tonight great movie.......gosh i lvoe independent films i recommed u see it it acutaly has some meaning to it was wasnt bored the begging was alittle slow but now too bad, what did everyone else think about it?

SolidSnake · 03-25-2005, 01:25 AM

Yo Bdogg I just can't wait to post about sin city, or revenge of the sith!! great upcoming movies!!!!

PeachieGleem · 03-25-2005, 02:52 PM

This show was very good....was in a Scotish accent, which was not too bad to understand.
About a deaf, 9 year old boy and his mother..moving from place to place in Scotland.....there are reasons why....but i don't want to say, incase some of you are planning on seeing the movie....

Its a very long and slow movie..... the movie theater was quiet except for a few places for a (laugh) but a movie of being serious.......

I had never been to the Landmark in LaJolla before.... got to get new seats in there....

I would rate this movie as a B......

Paniolo · 03-26-2005, 08:28 AM

Really liked Dear Frankie... Give it an A

bendogg · 03-26-2005, 10:33 AM

Thanks for popping your head in here Paniolo! A lot of people seem to think that movie was good.

I don't remember how many stars he gave it, but Fred did like Dear Frankie. I think it was like 3 or 3.5 stars.

He also really liked The Upside of Anger. He gave it a strong 4 stars and said although it may fall into the 'Chick Flick' category, it was way beyond that.

He didn't like Miss Congeniality 2. He gave it a weak 2.5 stars. I'm pretty sure I'll skip this one. --

Ben Dogg

Paniolo · 03-26-2005, 11:09 AM

I also give UPSIDE OF ANGER an A/A-

PeachieGleem · 03-26-2005, 11:21 PM

This was really a good show....i am not much into boxing... but i watched every minute of it....wasn't boring...

And did i say i really dig Clint Eastwood also.... one of my favorite actors. Met him in person many moons ago...and he is still good looking....

I rate this show as A

navyones · 03-26-2005, 11:27 PM

I really want to see that one.

SolidSnake · 03-26-2005, 11:32 PM

wooow peachie know clint eastwood??? the "GO AHEAD MAKE MY DAY" guy??? really?

bricheese · 03-27-2005, 03:38 AM

Million dollar baby was a GREAT MOVIE..i love movies that have good meanings, and make u think about things

i, not realy into the whoel comedy thing sometimes their fun......im going to see beauty shop tuesday, so hopefully that is going to be good...

GuruX · 03-27-2005, 06:27 AM

Well I'm obviously a bit behind on my movies, but a group of us went to see The Pacifier tonight.

As a lot of other G|A'ers mentioned a few pages back, this is definately a great family film, and one that definately had us in fits of laughter throughout the entire film.

Vin Diesel made a wise move to cancel out of xXx2 for this.

Paniolo · 03-27-2005, 09:06 AM

Dot the i

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfer

I rate this movie: (A) / I'd pay full price to see this one. If you like art films this is one to see.

DITTO/I Concur

SolidSnake · 03-27-2005, 09:21 AM

GuruX is the pacifier that good... ? and if it is do you think it would be appropriate for a 10 year old to see it?? i haven't seen the previews thats why I ask so...

PeachieGleem · 03-27-2005, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SolidSnake

wooow peachie know clint eastwood??? the "GO AHEAD MAKE MY DAY" guy??? really?

Yes, SS, i really met him and his wife and her mother i think at that time....
I don't know which, (how many wives he was on then)
I meant him in Tijuana, they sat 3 rows behind us at the Jai Lai games (think that is how you spell it....
Now remember i said many moons ago.... i was with my mother and grandparents.....

And yes a 10 year old could see Pacifier..... my 9 year old granddaughter and her friend went with there moms......

SolidSnake · 03-27-2005, 09:01 PM

ohh ok... tnx peachie !!! now i'll take that brat brother of mine to the movies ... don't let him know i said this otherwise he'll know i care 'bout him

jk i love mi little bro...

RIVERWIDOW · 03-27-2005, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SolidSnake

GuruX is the pacifier that good... ? and if it is do you think it would be appropriate for a 10 year old to see it?? i haven't seen the previews thats why I ask so...

Saw this movie about 2 weeks ago. the theatre was filled with kids. My first Vin Diesel flic and I loved it. Kids laughed thru the whole pic. No sex, no cussing and the right amount of fighting to keep the kids happy. Also went yesterday to see Miss Congeniality 2. Loved that also but it is definitely a chick flick. Sandra is a cutie for sure. Kind of like the 2005 version of Sandra Dee. And yes I am ooooold enough to have seen Sandra Dee's movies when they came out!

SolidSnake · 03-27-2005, 10:01 PM

gee nobody said nothing 'bout your age don't go all out on us

...;So Did You Like that much MC2???

surfer · 03-28-2005, 04:05 PM

I rate this movie:
worth full admission price

This is a tale about a deaf boy and his mother. The boy's father supposedly is a sailor who hasn't seen the boy in years but writes letters to him. His nemesis finds out the boat the father is on will be docking soon and bets him the father won't see his son. The boy's most prized possesions on now on the line. You should go watch the movie to find out the rest.

Another great art film without any superstars or stuff blowing up.

03-15-2005, 11:39 PM	#91
PurpleSpiral Captain Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,662	Millions Watched a premiere screening of 'Millions' tonight at the Landmark Hillcrest. A very fun family movie with crazy plot twists, fantasy/heavenly elements , and a number of important lessons about money, family, and what prosperity really is.

03-20-2005, 03:32 AM	#94
bendogg Commander Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,470	Upside of Anger Thanks for the 'Anger' reviews guys and gals. I went to see it Saturday by myself (yeah, I know it was a chick flick and going alone kinda makes me a loser, but too damn bad! I had 2 hrs to kill and I got in free!) and really enjoyed it. Kevin Costner did a great job. I haven't really seen him play a character this laid-back before. A stark contrast to his character in The Bodyguard (which I also liked). While it did move a little slow, I wasn't waiting for it to end. The 2 hours went by pretty fast for me. I was into all of the characters, but was blown away by Erika Christensen. She played Andy, and boy howdy is she beautiful! I give this one an A-, which is better than average (a B) in my book. I also saw the first 20 minutes of Robots and enjoyed it. I may have to take my mom and sistrers to see the whole thing sometime soon, or just wait for the DVD (rental). --Ben Dogg __________________ Let Your Freak Flag Fly, Real Real High!

03-24-2005, 10:04 AM	#95
PeachieGleem Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sunny Calif Posts: 2,844	Robots What can i say, it was a kids movie and i know the kids in the theater seem very content with the show.... The animation was great...i am not going to say it was one of the best i have seen, but being free that was enough for me..... It was funny. For on a kids view, i would have given it a B __________________ ___ Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut her up with cookies. (Chocolate Chips will do)

03-24-2005, 02:02 PM	#96
surfer Captain Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,812	dot the i I rate this movie: (A) I'd pay full price to see this one Great film by a first time director. If you like art films this is one to see. It's fun seeing how this girl who is about to get married to a dull rich guy deals with this other guy she meets/kisses at a party. The end was not what I expected.

03-24-2005, 02:42 PM	#98
PeachieGleem Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sunny Calif Posts: 2,844	Guess Who This was a great movie..... we enjoyed this....laughed so hard... and even laughed harder listening to ppl in the audience. Comedy 1 hr. 37 min Bernie Mac keeps you stitches of laughing.... Percy Jones (Bernie Mac) is taking no chances with his daughter Theresa's (Zoe Saldana) future. Even before he meets Simon Green, her latest boyfriend, Percy has him checked out. On paper, he passes with flying colors -- great job, good investments and a promising future. But there's one thing the credit report didn't tell him: Simon Green (Ashton Kutcher) is white. I gave this movie an B+

03-16-2005, 12:18 PM	#92
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	I saw millsion last week, it was a cute family movie, i went with a friend and some kids and they liked it.....I also saw RIng 2 last night....did anyone else see that?? It was kidna scary but i only scrame 5 times...hehe BUt i did enjoy the movie and i liked it just as good as the first one...me and my friend thought the special effects were good..i would go see it...has anyone seen ice princess??? im kinda curious how that movie is.......its only rated G...

03-16-2005, 03:37 PM	#93
surfer Captain Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,812	I saw Millions. It was pretty cool. Worth standing in line for. I saw Ring2 and I liked it better than the first one. This time you get to find out what that weird stuff from the first movie is all about. Had some nice scary parts.

03-24-2005, 02:41 PM	#97
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	I went to see miss congenialty 2, it was a good movie and fast passed, NOT BORING...i recomend it it had good stuff i would pay to see it and i give it a B...im going to see dear frankie tonight, seel see how it is

03-25-2005, 01:06 AM	#99
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	DEAR FRANKIE.....saw it tonight great movie.......gosh i lvoe independent films i recommed u see it it acutaly has some meaning to it was wasnt bored the begging was alittle slow but now too bad, what did everyone else think about it?

03-25-2005, 01:25 AM	#100
SolidSnake Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In My Own Universe Posts: 717	Yo Bdogg I just can't wait to post about sin city, or revenge of the sith!! great upcoming movies!!!! __________________

03-25-2005, 02:52 PM	#101
PeachieGleem Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sunny Calif Posts: 2,844	Dear Frankie This show was very good....was in a Scotish accent, which was not too bad to understand. About a deaf, 9 year old boy and his mother..moving from place to place in Scotland.....there are reasons why....but i don't want to say, incase some of you are planning on seeing the movie.... Its a very long and slow movie..... the movie theater was quiet except for a few places for a (laugh) but a movie of being serious....... I had never been to the Landmark in LaJolla before.... got to get new seats in there.... I would rate this movie as a B......

03-26-2005, 08:28 AM	#102
Paniolo Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,210	Really liked Dear Frankie... Give it an A

03-26-2005, 10:33 AM	#103
bendogg Commander Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,470	Freddy's Reviews Thanks for popping your head in here Paniolo! A lot of people seem to think that movie was good. I don't remember how many stars he gave it, but Fred did like Dear Frankie. I think it was like 3 or 3.5 stars. He also really liked The Upside of Anger. He gave it a strong 4 stars and said although it may fall into the 'Chick Flick' category, it was way beyond that. He didn't like Miss Congeniality 2. He gave it a weak 2.5 stars. I'm pretty sure I'll skip this one. -- Ben Dogg

03-26-2005, 11:09 AM	#104
Paniolo Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,210	*I also give UPSIDE OF ANGER an A/A-*

03-26-2005, 11:21 PM	#105
PeachieGleem Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sunny Calif Posts: 2,844	Million Dollar Baby This was really a good show....i am not much into boxing... but i watched every minute of it....wasn't boring... And did i say i really dig Clint Eastwood also.... one of my favorite actors. Met him in person many moons ago...and he is still good looking.... I rate this show as A

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03-26-2005, 11:27 PM	#106
navyones Captain Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,811	I really want to see that one.

03-26-2005, 11:32 PM	#107
SolidSnake Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In My Own Universe Posts: 717	wooow peachie know clint eastwood??? the "GO AHEAD MAKE MY DAY" guy??? really?

03-27-2005, 03:38 AM	#108
bricheese Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 682	Million dollar baby was a GREAT MOVIE..i love movies that have good meanings, and make u think about things i, not realy into the whoel comedy thing sometimes their fun......im going to see beauty shop tuesday, so hopefully that is going to be good...

03-27-2005, 06:27 AM	#109
GuruX Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 2,181	The Pacifier Well I'm obviously a bit behind on my movies, but a group of us went to see The Pacifier tonight. As a lot of other G\|A'ers mentioned a few pages back, this is definately a great family film, and one that definately had us in fits of laughter throughout the entire film. Vin Diesel made a wise move to cancel out of xXx2 for this.

03-27-2005, 09:21 AM	#111
SolidSnake Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In My Own Universe Posts: 717	GuruX is the pacifier that good... ? and if it is do you think it would be appropriate for a 10 year old to see it?? i haven't seen the previews thats why I ask so...

03-27-2005, 09:01 PM	#113
SolidSnake Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In My Own Universe Posts: 717	ohh ok... tnx peachie !!! now i'll take that brat brother of mine to the movies ... don't let him know i said this otherwise he'll know i care 'bout him jk i love mi little bro...

03-27-2005, 10:01 PM	#115
SolidSnake Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In My Own Universe Posts: 717	gee nobody said nothing 'bout your age don't go all out on us ...;So Did You Like that much MC2???

03-28-2005, 04:05 PM	#116
surfer Captain Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,812	Dear Frankie I rate this movie: worth full admission price This is a tale about a deaf boy and his mother. The boy's father supposedly is a sailor who hasn't seen the boy in years but writes letters to him. His nemesis finds out the boat the father is on will be docking soon and bets him the father won't see his son. The boy's most prized possesions on now on the line. You should go watch the movie to find out the rest. Another great art film without any superstars or stuff blowing up.
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