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Koyaanisqatsi  (1983)

Perhaps it is because this movie was made in the early eighties when images like these would have been a fresh perspective on life, but seeing it today the images and their juxtaposition seemed a bit stereotypical. The think the nature versus man is a theme that has been overdone. The musical score is methodical. I had a seriously hard time staying awake through the whole film, but perhaps in a theater or an IMAX the experience would have been different. All in all, I can't say I'd recommend this one, unless you're having problems sleeping.

Under discussion:

The Da Vinci Code  (2006)

I know that this movie was not well received by movie critics, but I found the film to be fairly entertaining over all. I think that it was a captive recreation of the book. In fact, I was pleased with how well it kept to the book. However, the book is so entertaining and moves with such speed that I think the movie had a hard time capturing that same combination. It's not as great as the book, but it's a good movie night film.

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Out of Sight  (1998)

I was a bit disappointed in this movie. Even George Clooney's good looks and clever lines couldn't keep me from losing lost interest half way through. I think that this was doing the string of Jennifer Lopez films and flops like Gigli. Not the best role for her, I think. I wouldn't really recommend this one. It doesn't have enough going for it to be worth a rental.