Epinions Recent Reviews for JJLizard

War movie that makes you think

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:26:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JJLizard - The Beast is set in Afghanistan, with a realistic setting and Afghans

that speak Arabic (subtitled). While most war movies have combatants freely speaking to each other in a common tongue (English), here the captured Russian and Afghans have...

Glorifies Cowardice

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:12:00 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author JJLizard - My biggest problem with this film is that the producers seem to be trying to encourage a selfish attitude. For example, here is a description of the "hero" of the film:

1. Instead of helping out for the good of the colony, he...

Ranks as one of My All-Time Worst

Fri, 9 Jun 2000 23:48:20 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author JJLizard - I love racing. I hated this movie. The previews made me think that there would be great stunts throughout, but it disappointed me in that regard. And some of the plot development was inane:

1. Tom Cruise is supposed to be a two-time World...

Porky's, but Dumber and Dumber

Fri, 9 Jun 2000 22:55:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author JJLizard - The title is "Something About Mary" and I never could figure out what that something is. Somehow Cameron Diaz manages to accumulate a following of suitors without displaying any real charm (or acting ability). As for the gags, this film is...