Maddy's Movie Rental Reviews (little commentary, and a final grade)

[Maddy McCall]

The Exorcism of Emily Rose = A- (because that back contortion thing she did in the church was absolutely bone chilling. Think Law & Order blended with The Exorcist, and you have Emily Rose.)

Dark Water = C (When will movie PTBs realize that one "The Ring" was enough. All else are cheap imitations of a mediocre movie. I can't stand to watch dark movies that force me to adjust my brightness level on my TV.)

Bad News Bears = D- (Billy Bob. As Buttermaker. Actually he was ok, but the rest of the cast sucked. Even the kids. Yes, the kids sucked. Why, as of late, does Hollywood feel the need to fuck with perfection, and the 1970s Bad News Bears was arguably perfection.)

Odd Girl Out = C (A cheap imitation of Jawbreaker or Heathers, and only received a grade as high as C because we all like to see the Heathers get what they're due.)

Red Eye (Haven't watched it yet. 'L let you know what I think, after I watch it.)

Well, so much for my weekend B movie feast. What are you watching? Got an opinion on the movies I reviewed?

[ET Awful]

1. Only one on the list I've seen is Emily Rose, and I'd agree with you

I might go slightly lower in rating because it kind of petered out in the last 1/2 hour or so, it just wasn't as exciting.

Overall I'd agree, the church and the scene in the barn both freaked me right the hell out.

[Maddy McCall]

4. I agree with you, too.

It lost something in the final minutes. But when it was scary, it was VERY scary. The barn scene and her bedrooms scene--ooh, and when her guyfriend found her out of bed, bent into that strange configuration.

It was a good movie--better than I expected.

[NMDemDist2]

2. hi Maddy! and I have never seen a single one of those movies

but if you missed it, both Kingdom of Heaven and the Upside of Anger were good

we like that new Batman movie too

Doncha just hate it when you get 4 movies and 3 of them stink?

[Maddy McCall]

6. Thanks for the recs. I haven't seen either.

I'll put them on my list. Thanks! :hi:

[wildhorses]

3. have not seen any of these...

have you seen Tristan and Isolde?

[Maddy McCall]

7. No, I haven't.

Have you? How was it?

[wildhorses]

9. have not seen it yet

took my nephews to King Kong matinee today (2nd time for me...now that is LOVE of nephews that is!!)


and saw that it is playing....think I will go see it tomorrow...if I do I will post something to let you know

[Maddy McCall]

10. I haven't been to see King Kong yet.

Again, I saw the original in the 70s, and I just can't imagine it being better than the 70s version. Do you think it was any good?

[wildhorses]

11. it is too long but , the special effects are GREAT

the main actors are decent and Kong's eyes are very expressive

[Maddy McCall]

12. Might have to take MMjr to the movies tomorrow.

Thanks. :D

[wildhorses]

13. your welcome

how old is Jr? My nephews are 6 and 9. They did real well. BTW King Kong does not appear until about an hour into the film. They asked when they would see him but, the storyline held their attention fairly well...that and the :popcorn:



go and have fun :pals:

[bigwillq]

5. I really enjoyed Red Eye.

Please let me know what you think!

[Maddy McCall]

8. I will.

I'm trying to move MMjr. along to bed, so that I can watch it.

[bikebloke]

14. Saw Red Eye last weekend

A good popcorn thriller. Rachel McAdams is good (and cute).

As for The Exorcism of Emily Rose, I found the courtroom scenes to be uninspiring. Though it's possible I was traumatized by Perry Mason as a child.

Tonight, I saw a Spanish film called Swindle. Nice, though I sussed out the twist ending before the end.