Epinions Recent Reviews for Der_Kaiser

Planet of the Clichés

Fri, 27 Jul 2001 18:35:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - SPOILER ALERT: This review gives “some” information about the movie away.

From the day it was announced that Tim Burton was to direct a remake of “Planet of the Apes”, it became the most anticipated movie of my movie-going life. The material...

Neglected Gems

Mon, 4 Jun 2001 13:29:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - It is one of the tragic truths of the contemporary classical music world, that an extreme number of major composers have been forgotten with the passage of time, with an even larger number of fantastic compositions badly neglected as a result. Carl...

Oh Mutter!!!

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 23:33:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - Wonderful musical moments like those in this boxed set are rare indeed. Anne-Sophie Mutter and Lambert Orkis are without a doubt the perfect duo to perform the greatest violin sonatas by the greatest composer in the history of music. Add that...

NooooooooZilla

Sun, 10 Dec 2000 18:32:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - On occasion it is disappointing to see what little can be accomplished when a studio has the opportunity to combine a good cast, top director and plenty of money. Any reasonable person would think that when there are so many factors favoring the...

Clear Sailing!

Wed, 2 Feb 2000 00:36:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - MV Westerdam

Built: Jos L. Meyer Werft, Papenburg (Germany) (1986)

Officers: Mainly Dutch

Staff: Mainly Indonesian

Passenger / Crew Ratio: 2.5

Today’s Westerdam is in many respects a product of the beginning of the...

ALARM! ALARM!

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 20:47:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - DAS BOOT

Director: Wolfgang Petersen

Starring: Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer and Klaus Wennemann

Released: 1981 (Bavaria Film GmbH)

I really like quality war movies, like “Stalingrad”, “The Winter War”, “The...

Adler of Airlines

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 21:29:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - As a person who has traveled a great deal during my lifetime, I must say that there are more bad airlines out their than good ones. Additionally, there are only a very small number of airlines, which offer quality service, and even fewer which go...

Medieval Times In The Year 2000

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:46:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - This is the third installment of my series of reviews on Germany. I wish to thank all those who have been gracious enough to send me such generous e-mails and comments for the previous installments. I will continue here with a day trip outside of Munich...

Residenz: Home Sweet Home

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 03:31:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - This is the second installment of my planned series of reviews on Germany.

Since I began with the capital of Bavaria, I have decided to continue with more highlights of Munich. The focus of this installment will be less general than the first...

Wunderbar am Isar!

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 22:16:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - Munich is truly the wonderful city on the Isar River. It is without a doubt the place in which I would choose to live, if such choices were just a matter of wanting. Never the less, I have and will continue to visit this great capital of the state of...

HEADS UP !!!! Sleepy Hollow is Full of Enjoyment

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 04:12:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - I must admit that just knowing this is a Tim Burton film made me a little biased from the start. Some directors effect people that way. You just can't wait for their next project to be released. Such is the case with me and "Sleepy...

Maybe Not an Eagle but a Good Bird of a Movie

Sun, 16 Jan 2000 20:28:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - "Where Eagles Dare" is one of those war films which have a great deal going for it, although falling into some typical traps. Even so, I found it to be entertaining enough to have watched it on a number of occasions.

There is truly...

CROCODILE TEARS

Sun, 16 Jan 2000 18:13:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - I hardly know where to begin with this mess.

What do you get when you put together a bad screenplay, a bad director, mediocre special effects, foul language and actors who degrade themselves for cash? "Lake Placid": A swim through...

Leaves You Hungry For More!

Fri, 14 Jan 2000 22:48:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - When I first saw this movie it was a complete but lucky accident. I was flipping through the cable channels when it was just beginning. After reading the opening prologue it grabbed my attention. Then suddenly a few moments later...well it was nuts!...

It Lives FOREVER!

Fri, 14 Jan 2000 15:21:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - Is there a place in the civilized world where the name FRANKENSTEIN is not known? I think not. This is a testament to the unparallel greatness of this everlasting creation.

When one looks at the Frankenstein legacy, there are numerous...

When Is A Ballpark As Much Fun As The Game?

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 04:45:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - When is a ballpark as much fun as the game? These days that's an easy question to answer...When the ballpark is Oriole Park at Camden Yards!

Coming from New York City I have seen plenty of ballgames...But I never enjoyed being in a ballpark...

A Big *#$@ DOWN!!!!

Tue, 11 Jan 2000 22:20:55 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - This is a truly bad movie even for an exploitation flick. Truly, just more proof that Pamela Lee truly can't act. The plot is extremely poor and badly thought out. The direction is that of an amateur. And the acting...Well, I've saved the worst for...

BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tue, 11 Jan 2000 19:04:28 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - I rarely like to comment on movies which I don't like, as I prefer not to give them any more of my time than I already have. I will make an exception this time as the only curse here is upon those who paid to watch.

Firstly, I will say that...

Like Father Like Son!

Tue, 11 Jan 2000 18:37:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - Of the original Frankenstein movies there are three which stand alone, "Frankenstein", "Bride of Frankenstein" and "Son of Frankenstein". I really love all three and can't pick and choose which one is best of all. Each of...

Grant at His Comedic Best

Mon, 10 Jan 2000 03:34:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - It is extremely difficult to determine what Grant comedy is the best. In fact, I say that it is imposible to do so. Therefore, why try. Each Grant comedy has its own flair and stamp on the genre. "His Girl Friday" is one of those gems,...

A Pleasant Surprise

Mon, 10 Jan 2000 03:15:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - When I first viewed this movie, I began with the thought of not expecting very much. I thought I would be watching a movie full of special effects, with a thin story-line and average acting by overrated actors. Wow, was I ever wrong. The...

A GEM FROM GERMANY!

Sat, 8 Jan 2000 15:23:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - If you are a lover of war movies like myself, you are probably disappointed more than not about the often lack of reality. Additionally, as a student of history, a constant stream of one sided good-guy / bad-guy productions, are rather boring after a...

FX Flick with BITE!

Sat, 8 Jan 2000 01:45:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - Although not in the same league as Jaws, this film does have some bite. The story-line for Deep Blue Sea is really of secondary importance to the film itself. Scientist goes overboard and creates a species of super shark which turns on creator...