stacey042

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"I can't imagine the day when movies get old."

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The Princess Bride

Re:Top 5 films from your childhood
By stacey042 in Top 5
"This is so hard; they're are so many it seems. Here goes: Dirty Dancing "Nobody puts baby in the corner." This was a super favorite movie of mine growing up. I loved this movie and would watch it every single day around the time when our laserdisc player was breaking. I'd ask my parents to watch it everyday until my mom hid the movie from me and lied to me saying that my uncle took it with him when he moved. I continued to believe this lie until my high school years, which was when my mom told me that we had it the whole time. Drop Dead Fred Also a favorite. I'd watch this over and over again, and it even made me wish I had an imaginary friend like Fred growing up. The Princess Bride I remember watching this all the time when I was really young. Despite my crazy fear of some old lady in the movie (I associated that characted as being a scary witch), I still liked watching this. Superman II Let's just say that I watched this movie religiously -- everyday after I'd come home from ele ... " [More]

The Cell

Re:Top 5 weirdest movies
By stacey042 in Top 5
"Seeing as though many people listed movies that are decades old, I could understand why they'd be weird since they're from a different time era. However, I have to admit that the bulk of the movies I watched are mostly from after the '80s... So my movies might pale in comparison to a lot of the movies given here since they're more recent... but I just have two that I would classify as really weird: The Cell (2000) This movie was odd and randomly creepy. Maybe the weirdness stemmed from the fact that the plot was based around the mind of a psychopath, so it was bound to be twisted and "psychotic." I was actually pretty disturbed after subjecting myself to such a dark imagination taking place in someone's mind... Afterward, I just remember being like, "What the hell was that all about?" and then feeling like I had somehow polluted my mind because that was the first dark, abnormal movie I ever watched at the time. Silent Hill (2006) Weird weird weird. Even more disturbing than just pl ... " [More]

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Indiana Jones and Aliens
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"Like the previous Indiana Jones movies, a little bit of history and archaeological adventures go a long way in the movie industry, at least when produced accordingly. In the eyes of a child or adventure seeker, Indiana Jones may even promote a career in archaeology to be seen as “cooool.” Long story short, Indiana Jones is sent on another adventure trying to return a mysterious crystallized alien skull back to its secret location. Soviets follow Jones and his companions in an attempt to steal the skull away from Jones. The bulk of the movie was pretty entertaining in the appropriate Jones’ fashion, but perhaps the movie appeared better than it really was because of the favorable nostalgia behind the movie series. I think it’s even safe to say that the series is a classic. One thing to note: why do a lot of adventure movies tend to end the movie with something imploding or self-destructing (e.g. temple, pyramid, underground tomb, etc.)? Maybe the directors or ... " [More]

27 Dresses

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"Ever experienced being out of love when all your friends are in love? Or maybe falling head over heels for someone who you think is the one, but someone who you -- for some reason -- struggle to hide your feelings from? Well, this movie represents those feelings, except in this case, your friends are tying the knot while you are still single with 27 bridesmaid dresses (maybe it doesn't literally apply to the guys though). Oh and that guy you thought was your soulmate, well, he ends up falling for your sister and then they want a wedding that you have to plan. Not to mention, this pesky, annoying person who keeps trying to betray you at first, but then of course gets to know you and "loves" you all of a sudden. Yeah, life is sort of like that, right? Overall, 27 Dresses pretty much explains that life doesn't always turn out as you expected it to be and that love doesn't necessarily have fairytale beginnings, but it can have the same happy ending. For the most part, I'm indifferent t ... " [More]

1408

1408
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"I liked this movie. For a horror movie, I thought it wasn't too bad. Maybe it's just me, but I find that a lot of horror movies have really weak story lines and have a great potential for switching to the gore aspect. 1408 is more of a pyschological thriller and is not overly gruesome at all, like most pointless horror flicks are. If you're the type of person that gets bored watching a whole movie take place in the same setting, then this movie is probably not for you. It's more of a story that plays into the creative and imaginary mind, and leave it to Stephen King to harbor that creativity in a dark place. It's a story that indulges in the "what if" and "can it get any worse" concepts in a supernatural sense where there are no limitations. John Cusack has a standout scene in this film, where he is forced to relive the loss of his daughter. I loved his acting in that scene -- pure, raw emotion. He must've been digging deep in that one; incredibly heartfelt. I was not expecting tha ... " [More]

Pure Country

Pure Country
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"This is a love story starring real life country singer, George Strait, as a popular fictional country singer named Dusty. Aside from his fame, Dusty gets tired of all the glitz and glamour. He escapes from his demanding manager and fanbase to secretly return to his hometown out in the countryside. Ultimately, Pure Country tells a story of a man who accomplishes music stardom, but reaches back into the roots of his past to realign himself with what's important. In the process, he finds love. Strait's acting isn't oscar worthy of course, but it's decent for someone who isn't a professional actor. The concept of the story line is one that I think most people -- whatever background they come from -- can relate to. It's a very down-to-earth type of movie because it seems to showcase the simplicities of life vs. getting lost in it all. " [More]

Zodiac

Zodiac
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"I thought this movie was just ok. It wasn't very memorable, except for the story that it was based off of. It moved a little slow for my liking, but what can you really ask for from an unsolved murder mystery. I'm from San Francisco so I knew about the zodiac murders before the film, and I was vaguely aware of the details of the crimes. I think it was a good idea to expose this true story on a national level, but the movie didn't seem to reveal anything much. It basically seemed like one of those movies that build up a story (leading you to believe that the story is going to peak somewhere, but instead it doesn't really happen). Then, the ending seems somewhat more anti-climatic than anything else. " [More]

Get Smart

Get Smart is Hilarious!
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"Every once and a while, you'll come across action comedies that have a little laugh here and there, and you'll walk away a little entertained but not quite satisfied. You look for an action comedy that is funny, but not a movie that tries so hard to make you laugh in every scene. You look for an action comedy that has action scenes, but you don't want exploding buildings and cars in every scene with almost no dialogue/story line. Get Smart holds true to its comedic side and does a decent job with the action---a great movie for the days when you just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy a good laugh. If you're looking for a fun action comedy, this movie will having you laughing all throughout the movie. Watch out for the full "Swordfish" scene! " [More]